Speeches

Labor is failing the Australian Screen Industry

https://youtu.be/dIduht5XAwI I addressed the government's broken promises to the Australian screen industry, particularly their failure to implement content quotas for streaming platforms. Despite a clear commitment from Minister Burke before the 2022 election to...

Our Veterans deserve better support

https://youtu.be/-WcYsmk8wPE The Veterans' Entitlements, Treatment and Support Bill aims to simplify a system so complex it has contributed to suicidality among Australian veterans. Despite bipartisan support, it’s taken nearly two years just to reach this stage, with...

A tale of two different disasters

https://youtu.be/0g7GPTxCIyI What a start to 2025—fire in Victoria, floods in Queensland. While both states had federal support, Queensland acted fast, but Victoria is still waiting. Farms and businesses need help now. Big thanks to our emergency services,...

Do we trust the BOM to get it right?

https://youtu.be/c0tFul2p2Q4 I am really concerned about the Bureau of Meteorology’s failures in forecasting and asset management. Farmers were misled by incorrect El Niño predictions, critical infrastructure is neglected, and millions in taxpayer funds are...

Labor won’t rule out the Nature Positive Bill

https://youtu.be/RJZZI33h4qA Labor’s handling of the Nature Positive Bill has been nothing short of chaotic, with the bill repeatedly listed, withdrawn, and relisted. Despite clear opposition from Western Australia, where the mining economy is at risk, Labor refuses...

“Agriculture is part of the solution.”

https://youtu.be/bp2ZUvNZN54 In this MPI speech, I make it clear that Australia’s agricultural sector must not be sacrificed in the name of climate change. Climate models can inform decisions, but they don’t tell the whole story, especially when billions of dollars...