Speeches

"The Prime Minister is absolutely right when he says that if Australia is to have a reliable, affordable source of..

"It was Robert Menzies who said: We took the name ‘Liberal’ because we were determined to be a progressive party,..

"No American presidential election has ever attracted the attention of Australians like that of Donald Trump."..

"If there is a difference between Labor's system and the coalition's system, it is that the coalition has digitised the..

"As a medium-sized, open, free-market liberal democracy, operating in a highly integrated and volatile world, we must restore our competitive..

"On behalf of this parliament and on behalf of the Sunshine Coast community, to you who serve, to you who..

"Labor's funding gap for the NDIS in 2019-20, when it becomes fully operational as a program, is $4.1 billion, growing..

"In my patch alone on the Sunshine Coast we will see construction beginning this year on a $929 million spend..

"Recognising the link between corporate tax rates, investments and jobs is not rocket science. Lower tax rates mean more revenue..

"On one hand, this bill levels the playing field by empowering consumers, by allowing them to be more informed and,..

"The National Stronger Regions Fund has been a roaring success. And can I say how happy I am that within..

"As a relatively new MP in this place, can I stress how important it is for us to be listening..

"I'm proud to sit on the side of the chamber that knows how to run an economy and run a..

"I think there is no secret that the world is currently amidst an enormous amount of volatility and uncertainty. At..

"The benefits from the passage of this bill will be shared—it is good for both countries. India gets from Australia..

"We need evidence-gathering powers to be retained; we need to introduce an effective building code; and we need to take..

"If we truly believe in compassion then we need to control our borders, because the stronger they are controlled, the..

"Small Businesses are the heart of the Sunshine Coast economy and I love to brag on them whenever I can."..

"If there is an inequality right now for which we should all hold responsibility for fixing, it is generational inequality...

"The Sunshine Coast is back with effective representation across the Sunshine Coast. I'm proud to stand with colleagues, Andrew Wallace..

"If the opposition continues to take this stance, then they will be denying the Australian people the right to vote...

"The upgrade of the Sunshine Coast Airport—an upgrade to make it a fully-fledged international airport - is a project that..

"While there is still a long way to go, it's great to acknowledge the progress we've made and the money..

"If a young person cannot find a job then there is no reason why society cannot give them the tools..

"It was terrific to recognise the work of the Morecombe Foundation and to reflect on the legacy of Daniel's story."..

"The context for the measures in the Broadcasting Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 is change—change driven by the information revolution; changein..

"There is an old rule, and it applies to business as much as it applies to countries or regions: when..

"...my pledge to the people of our region is to be the Sunshine Coast's man in Canberra and not Canberra's..

"I stand today to pay tribute to a brave little girl from Nambour, seven-year-old Olivia Valli."..

"Restoring integrity in the system has fallen to the coalition government, and it has done so. Only by fixing Labor's..