Labor is the party of free, fair and open trade. Labor knows trade diversification is key to the future prosperity of this country.
 
But we need to grow the products we sell, not just the markets we sell them to.

I rise today to pay tribute to Michael Beahan AM, the 19th President of the Australian Senate. Michael Beahan was a true Labor man and a great Australian.

I want to congratulate the Secret Harbour Surf Life Saving Club on celebrating its 40th anniversary. With Perth sweating through one of its hottest summers on record, I, alongside many others in my electorate of Brand, have flocked to our beautiful beaches.

With fire season approaching, I would like to acknowledge the firefighters of the Rockingham, Baldivis, Kwinana, Karnup and Secret Harbour volunteer fire and emergency services for their continued efforts to keep the community safe from the bushfires that can spring up across the electorate of Brand.

Unfortunately, I was unable yesterday to speak on the motion moved by the Leader of the House in relation to the murder of Sir David Amess, so I will take this opportunity to reflect on this shocking act of violence against an elected representative to the British House of Commons.

Samsoor contacted my office in February this year seeking assistance with a partnership visa application for his wife, Lida, to travel from Afghanistan to Australia.

Summer's coming and, as happens every year, my electorate of Brand is filling with festivals and markets. Between parliamentary sitting weeks and mandatory quarantine, I haven't been able to attend as many events as I would like.

This government has wasted eight years on energy and emissions policy, and, even when the resources industry is implementing its own net zero emissions targets, the minister for resources still refuses to listen to reason.

Last Thursday I hosted a seniors forum for my older constituents in Kwinana, and I can tell you they were as angry as me to hear about the Morrison government's cashless welfare card for age pensioners.

Delegates, Labor in Government has been the most effective force for good in our nation’s history.
 
I say that without qualification or hesitation.
 
Almost every significant reform that has built Australia and progressed our national interest was conceived, developed, implemented, and defended by Labor governments.