Community News & Speeches

22 Jun | '2026

Vale Katie Allen

Ms BELL (Moncrieff) (19:12): I move: That this House: (1) notes the passing of former Member for Higgins, Dr Katrina ‘Katie’ Allen, at the age of 59; (2) acknowledges: (a) Dr Allen’s distinguished service to the Australian community as a paediatrician, medical researcher, professor, advocate and parliamentarian; (b) her contribution to the House of Representatives […]

19 Jun | '2026

Interview with Bern Young, ABC Radio Gold Coast

Topics: Capital Gains Tax and housing impact, immigration, One Nation and Pauline Hanson National Press Club speech.   E&OE…   BERN YOUNG Stan Harrison and Steve Elson with both a tenor and a baritone sax appearing in that song. Why am I talking saxophones? Because I’m joined in the studio by a local saxophone player, […]

17 Jun | '2026

Angie Bell MP holds Small Business Roundtable to discuss Budget impacts

Today, Federal Member for Moncrieff, Angie Bell MP, brought together small business owners, Chambers of Commerce and community leaders from across the Gold Coast to discuss the impact of Labor’s recent Federal Budget on the local business community. Held at Ms Bell’s electorate office, the roundtable provided an opportunity for business representatives to share firsthand […]

9 Jun | '2026

Interview with Patricia Karvelas, Afternoon Briefing

Topics: NDIS inquiry, One Nation preference deals, ABS data on Australia’s life satisfaction.   PATRICIA KARVELAS I want to bring in my political panel for today. Angie Bell is the Shadow Minister for Youth, Sport and the Arts. Sally Sitou is the Labor MP for Reid. Welcome to both of you. The NDIS Inquiry has […]

8 Jun | '2026

Interview with Tom Connell, Politics Now

Topics: News poll, One Nation, Victorian politics, Arts funding political blog, Gambling Ads   TOM CONNELL Joining me live now, Shadow Minister for Youth Arts and Sport, Angie Bell. Thank you for your time. It’s four months in for Angus Taylor, and he’s back to the depths Sussan Ley was plummeting. This has got to […]

4 Jun | '2026

Estimates reveals Labor never consulted youth on their tax changes

The Albanese Labor Government has been caught out in Senate Estimates after officials confirmed young Australians were not formally consulted on Labor’s controversial tax changes before they were announced.   Despite repeatedly claiming its policies are about “intergenerational equity” and helping young people, Labor did not seek advice from the Office for Youth, nor receive […]

2 Jun | '2026

Early Childhood Education Consideration In Detail

Ms BELL (Moncrieff) (17:39): I begin by thanking the incredible educators, carers, centre directors and all of the support staff working in early childhood education and care across Australia because the work that you do is invaluable. Every day, you help educate and nurture our youngest, littlest learners, preparing them for school, for learning and, […]