Community News & Speeches

31 Aug | '2021

Paid Parental Leave Amendment (COVID-19 Work Test) Bill 2021

I rise to speak on the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (COVID-19 Work Test) Bill 2021. I will start by asking why paid parental leave is so important. On this side of the House we really believe that the family is the building block of society and that keeping families together and strong is critical for […]

30 Aug | '2021

Question to the Hon Karen Andrews MP, Minister for Home Affairs

Today in the Parliament I asked the Minister for Home Affairs the Hon Karen Andrews MP, to update the House on how the Morrison Government is ensuring our intelligence and law enforcement agencies have the resources they need to counter the threat of terrorism and keep all Australians safe.

28 Aug | '2021

The Limbo Must End for Sake of the Nation

Gold Coast Bulletin 28 August 2021 ‘If we don’t follow the plan to end restrictions at 70 and 80 percent to reunite Australians, and reclaim our way of life, when can we Premier?’ Angie Bell MP

25 Aug | '2021

Treasury Laws Amendment (2021 Measures No.6) Bill 2021

Angie speaks to the Bill in the House of Representatives on 25/8/2021 outlining; Schedule No 1- Refund of large-scale electricity generation shortfall charge (Renewable Energy Target); Schedule No 2- Industry code penalties under Part 4B of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Franchise Code); and Schedule No 6- Improving the Visibility of Superannuation Assets in […]

24 Aug | '2021

Question to the Treasurer-Business Support in Moncrieff

Today in Parliament I asked the Treasurer, The Hon Josh Frydenberg MP to inform the House how the Morrison Government’s significant economic support combined with real momentum of the vaccine roll out will ensure greater business certainty in the future, as restrictions are eased and lock downs become more unlikely. In his response, he outlined […]

23 Aug | '2021

Question to the Minister for Defence-Signaller Sean McCarthy

Today I asked the Minister for Defence to update the House on Australia’s efforts to bring back Australians and Australian visa holders from Afghanistan. In his response he honoured Signaller Sean McCarthy, a graduate of the Class of 2000 from Trinity Lutheran College in Moncrieff who was tragically killed after being wounded while serving as […]

23 Aug | '2021

Honouring Afghanistan Veterans-Garth Callender & Jesse Bird

In this last week, we’ve seen tragic scenes in Afghanistan, and the people of that country now face the uncertainty of Taliban rule. My thoughts and prayers are with them at this time. I wish to honour all ADF members, those who served in Afghanistan, and the families of the 41 Australian lives lost in […]

17 Aug | '2021

United to Put Gold Back in the Coast

“This package gives so many the chance to keep their doors open, their businesses operating, their staff employed and their hopes intact. On behalf of Moncrieff, I thank the Treasurer, the Prime Minister and Cabinet for their rapid response to our calls for help”.

11 Aug | '2021

Question to the Prime Minister

Today in our Parliament I asked our Prime Minister, The Hon Scott Morrison to inform the House how the Morrison Government is continuing to deliver on its plan to secure Australia’s path forward to a stronger and more secure future on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic.