It is an understatement to say I am very pleased to rise to speak on this bill.

A dedicated independent statutory body would ensure that whistleblowing laws work in practice.

This is the cumulation of decades of work on integrity reforms and a busy six weeks reviewing this Bill.

Australia’s energy crisis is compounding the cost of living crisis in my electorate.

I want wages to increase, particularly for women; I want more people working; and I want our businesses to succeed, but for me this isn’t the way to proceed on that.

Our road infrastructure needs review.

The arts and culture scene in Indi is back in force, from small rural art shows to theatre and craft markets.

We must manage the sector carefully to both respect the many people in our region who derive their livelihood from native forest logging whilst recognising that that the industry must and will be phased out.

We cannot lose sight of the unique needs and opportunities in regional Australia in developing labour markets, skills, training needs and VET training.

It’s an honour to rise today as a representative of the people of Indi to pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, to her life spent in service to the Commonwealth and to the way she fulfilled her duty with dignity, honour and good humour.