Madeleine King
Brand · Australian Labor Party · Australia
“The Albanese Labor government is delivering record funding for the Rockingham and Kwinana region. We're investing over $550 million in significant road upgrades to Anketell Road, including an overpass at the Rockingham Road intersection, which means it'll be easier and quicker for all the workers, and the truckies and their freight, to ge…”
“And I want to thank all the GPs and all the staff and workers at those practices right across the suburbs of Rockingham and Kwinana for the work they do for their community. These are vital services, and the importance of providing free and quality health care for the community cannot be overstated.”
“There are now 15 medical practices across those two towns that fully bulk-bill your GP appointments. Labor believes in Medicare, and we invest in Medicare so that the communities of Brand can get the health care they deserve.”
“Together with the Cook Labor government in Western Australia and St Pat's, we are delivering 26 new homes for those in need. This is an example of two great Labor governments working with an excellent community based organisation to get things done for the Kwinana community.”
“The experience in the United Kingdom of what started as a 25 per cent windfall tax on oil and gas production is that in four very short years 5,000 jobs have been lost, the industry has declined, production has reduced by 40 per cent and the UK is likely to import the vast bulk of its oil and gas by the 2030s, not to mention the end of th…”
“I thank the member for Clark for his question. The state and territory governments regulate much of the mining rehabilitation around the country, and they are responsible for ensuring that regulatory requirements indeed exist but also are met by mine owners.”
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“I did not know this until recently, but he literally helped build this magnificent place. He worked as a labourer on the construction of this iconic building before becoming one of the most respected and diligent attendants of this parliament. Luch was a constant. Indeed, he was the longest-serving employee in the Department of the House of Representatives. Governments and ministers, members and senators—we all come and go, but Luch's warmth and kindness was a common thread that has helped unite this place for generations of the elected. I was elected nearly 10 years ago, on 1 July 2016. When you are first elected, the experience of arriving at parliament can be quite overwhelming.”
“I would like to join with other members of this chamber and acknowledge and pay my respects to Ljupco Jonceski, or, as we all knew him, Luch. Luch, sadly, passed away on New Year's Eve. I hope it is comforting to his wife, Mary, and his children, Joshua, Jessica and Rebecca, to know that he was loved by all of us in this place. Members of parliament past and present have benefited over the years from Luch's tireless dedication and enthusiasm to his role as a parliamentary attendant. He was a calm, reassuring and gracious presence in the House of Representatives from the morning prayers to question time to the adjournment debate in the evening, whenever that was—sometimes very late. Luch helped keep parliament running for over 40 years. After working down at the Old Parliament House, he helped bring new Parliament House to life.”
“We should remember that, when last in government, the coalition had two resources ministers, and now they are doing it again. We have an acting shadow resources minister over here, and we have a second resources shadow in the sin bin.”
“Australia's strategic reserve is world leading. Indeed, the US announced just last week its own critical minerals reserve in the $12 billion Project Vault. Our allies and partners around the world are following Australia's lead to develop secure supply chains in critical minerals. There is consensus everywhere except over there. The on again, off again, on again coalition oppose the strategic reserve which the US is now implementing. They voted against production tax credits, and, with absolutely no consultation, the member for Hume dismissed production tax credits for the resources industry less than an hour after it was announced by the Treasurer. That's some leadership style, and I'm sure it bodes well for future discussions with his colleagues. They are at odds with each other, and they are at odds with the rest of the world.”
“Since day one, this government has developed policies to ensure this nation makes the most of its natural resources advantages by developing a critical minerals industry. We have agreed a critical minerals and rare earths framework agreement with the US—the first country to do so. We have provided leadership by working with the US, the UK, Japan, Canada, Korea, the European Union and the g7+. Over 3½ years, this united government has worked together to back that diplomacy with serious domestic policy. We have legislated production tax credits for processing critical minerals and rare earths. We have made a generational investment in geoscience. We have created the Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve. The result is that this government has made Australia an indispensable player in global discussions on critical minerals.”
“I thank the member for Swan for her question, which goes to the heart of Australia's national interests. Last week I was in Washington, DC, where I represented Australia at the Critical Minerals Ministerial convened by the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. Fifty-four nations attended the ministerial gathering, and the message was clear: the world needs more reliable, more transparent and more resilient critical minerals supply chains. No nation on Earth is better placed to supply those minerals than Australia. The Albanese Labor government has stepped up to lead globally on critical minerals and rare earth supply chains. Since day one, this government has been focused on creating more well-paid, secure jobs for Australians.”
“There have been mistakes and missteps. I have made mistakes and missteps. The days and years behind us cannot be changed, but the days before us are yet to be written, and what we do next as individuals and as a nation will be of vital importance to Australia's future as a country of peace that welcomes diversity and rejects entirely the hatred of Jewish people—indeed, an Australia that rejects hatred entirely. I conclude where I began, by expressing my deep sorrow and condolences to the friends and families of all those who were killed and injured on one of the darkest days in Australia's history. I thank the House.”
“That has always been the case, but it is even more pressing now in the aftermath of the mass-murder of innocent Jewish people at Bondi Beach. We must always remember that a 10-year-old girl called Matilda was shot in a park by the beach for being a Jew. This will be to our eternal shame, and we must never forget. It should tell us something about the longevity and depth of antisemitism in this country that, year after year, we keep building up security around Jewish schools and synagogues and meeting places. Because of the risk to their lives, this effort must continue, but if we don't identify and address the underlying causes of the hatred, and put a stop to their proliferation, we condemn our Jewish communities to always being separate and not being safe. That's not fair, and that is not the Australia we love.”
“How can we better stand up for the Australian values of fairness, inclusion and openness, which also must include calling out comments and actions that spread hate against our Jewish community? Words have meaning, and now there are so many platforms to share words that hold and promote hate. I think we should think of some of those words and phrases and social media posts and slogans on banners at protests as if they are the bricks thrown through the shop windows and the fire bombs thrown at synagogues, all seeking to terrify and intimidate Jewish people. Jewish people must be safe in Australia. There cannot be a false equivalence drawn between difficult and emotive political and policy challenges and our obligation to call out the antisemites among us.”
“The two murderous men were driven by homegrown hate—a hatred of Jewish people and the state of Israel. This antisemitic hate flourished here at home, in Australia, and the murderers pursued their hate unhindered until ordinary people put themselves in the firing line and died to save others at dusk on 14 December. I believe we need to undertake a serious period of self-reflection, both individually and collectively, on how our communities and institutions can better stand against hate and racism—parliament, of course, but also all of the organisations within which we work to progress political agendas, and other organisations and agencies that operate in civil society. What could we and the institutions we work with and within do to better promote pluralistic values to ensure there is greater understanding of the strength in diversity?”
“Families and friends of the dead will never be the same. Australia won't be the same. I think the grief is boundless. Wielding guns, two violent men with a hatred of Jews carried out these terrorist murders in an act of evil that is hard to imagine, yet many in the Jewish community feared that this is exactly what could happen as antisemitic words, acts and violent attacks increased in Australia over recent years. The killing of Jews attending a peaceful beach-side Hanukkah celebration is our nation's worst terrorist attack and the worst attack on Jewish people anywhere in the world since the horrific attacks carried out by Hamas in Israel on 7 October 2023. The mass murder at Bondi Beach is not only a tragedy; it is much more than that. It is an outrage and an affront to the Jewish community and to all of us.”
“I join with the Prime Minister and other members in offering my condolences to the family and friends of the 15 innocent people who were shot to death at Bondi Beach on 14 December 2025 because they were Jewish. I would also like to give my deep thanks and pay tribute to the police, paramedics, health workers, surf lifesavers and brave members of the public who responded immediately to the Bondi terror attack. Many ran towards the danger, to save lives and to disrupt the killers, in acts of humanity and courage which we will always remember. We all hope we would be able to show such bravery if ever called upon. Survivors of the shooting will be forever traumatised, physically and psychologically. The ripples of such trauma will affect so many people for a very long time, likely forever.”
“It is helpful, to answer your question, to go through the guiding principles around the review: to secure supply of gas for Australians—a very important objective—to support the transition to net zero; and that Australia will remain a reliable trading partner, supporting energy security in countries like Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and of course the Republic of Korea as well. In relation to KOGAS and Gladstone LNG, I would note that KOGAS is a co-owner of GLNG and, indeed, has invested a billion dollars into the Queensland economy to build that facility. The arrangements you speak about expire in 2031, and all I can say about those arrangements is that whatever arrangements occur at that time will have to meet the obligations and requirements under Australian law.”
“I thank the member for Mackellar for her question and I refer to the contents of that question. As the member would be aware, the government is undertaking a review of the gas market. The intent of this review is to carefully examine how our gas policies work for our economy as part of the all-important energy transition, which I know the member supports, unlike those opposite. The review is examining the effectiveness and coherence of existing regulatory mechanisms to identify improvements, with the aim of creating a long-term, stable regulatory environment. The Minister for Climate Change and Energy and I have been working closely on this for some time. It is nearing its conclusion, and we will speak more about that in due course.”
“John had worked tirelessly on state and federal Labor Party campaigns since the fifties. He campaigned for Kim Beazley senior, Kim Beazley junior, Gary Gray, Alan Carpenter, Mark McGowan, Roger Cook and, of course, for me. I'm very grateful for his contribution to my campaign. He poured his heart and soul into local campaigning. Labor depends on good, hard-working people just like John to fight local campaigns to get into government to support working people. He will be dearly missed, and it was my great honour and pleasure to be at his 100th birthday celebration recently at Gracehaven Aged Care in Rockingham. I want to thank the family for inviting me, and I want to pass on my condolences to his daughter, Denise, who is another much-valued member of my branch. My condolences to all who loved John.”
“She was on countless boards including the board of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research, based at UWA, an institution I'm very proud to have had a longstanding relationship with. I first met Erica when I was at the university, where we both had started as members of the UWA senate. Erica was an established leader in the resources industry, and I was just an undergraduate. My then undergraduate colleagues and I learnt so much from Erica and continued to do so throughout our careers. A mentor and a friend, she was an inspiration and leaves a great legacy. My sincere condolences go to her loved ones. I would also like to mark the passing of John Donaldson, a dedicated member of the Rockingham-Safety Bay branch of the Australian Labor Party.”
“Later in her career she moved to senior roles at Woodside, where she became a vital part of the effort to grow Australia's gas exports to the region, providing the energy security the region needs. Her contribution to the resources sector was recognised by a lifetime achievement award in 2010 from the Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA. She was the first woman to be acknowledged in this manner. It says a lot about Erica that she had bestowed upon her Australia's highest honour, the Companion of the Order of Australia, for her contribution to the mining industry, to science and to charities. A diabetic whose life was saved by the Royal Flying Doctor Service, she donated her time and service to the RFDS as a non-executive director.”
“It is with deep sadness that I record in parliament the passing of Dr Erica Smyth, AC. Erica was a great Western Australian who leaves an indelible mark on the resources sector of Australia. Erica was one of the original geologists, and the first female geologist, who helped uncover the vast Western Australian iron ore deposits of Newman that would eventually underpin, to this day, Australia's national economy. She was a trailblazer for women in the resources sector. Raised in Geraldton, her first job was cleaning crayfish tails on her school holidays. After completing a science degree at the University of Western Australia, she began her career in the seventies as an exploration geologist across the Pilbara. For seven years she was the principal geologist for what is now the world's biggest mining company, BHP, the big Australian.”
“Thank you for that question. It's an interesting one—no doubt about it. I'm always pleased to be asked about the critical minerals sector of this country. I'm also really pleased to be asked about how Premier Roger Cook and I, and this government, are on a unity ticket with the development of critical minerals in this country.”
“It really is quite a thing that those opposite decide to reject net zero and, therefore, reject what the resources sector knows is best for this country, what this government on this side has legislated for while mad division and chaos will see the Nationals squabble with the Liberals. Obviously, the split is coming; we can't wait to see it. Good luck to you on that. Meanwhile, this government will get on with delivering jobs across the regions for this country. (Time expired)”
“Those opposite also continue to oppose the production tax credit incentive for critical minerals, and now they are walking away from net zero all together. To paraphrase one observer from Western Australia, only a mug would walk away from net zero. I could quote the WA leader of the Liberals, Basil Zempilas, in full: Only a mug would not heed the lessons of two elections back to back. To walk away, to suddenly decide, 'Oh, I know best. Don't worry about what the election results said.' That was the WA Liberal leader, Basil Zempilas. Now we see in Western Australia, the strongest resources state in this country, clear bipartisan support from the Liberals and the Labor government to support net zero.”
“Just next door, nearby to the north, the Bellevue gold mine has hit 100 per cent renewable power—an underground gold mine in the northern goldfields. It also hit net zero power by the August just passed. That is a remarkable achievement for the resources sector, and it sets a new benchmark of green energy powering this sector in this country. The transition to net zero by 2050 represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Australia's resources sector, and this government's policies will bring in—and is bringing in—the private capital and investment, creating thousands of new jobs and driving growth in our regions. I'm asked about other proposals. Well, there is the proposal to cling to the $600 billion nuclear fantasy that was comprehensively rejected by Australian voters at the last election.”
“I thank the member for Bullwinkel for her fine question. She understand that Australia's resources sector is central to the net zero transition not only of this country but of the world. The global clean energy transition simply doesn't happen without Australia's resources and critical minerals, and that's whether it is the solar rays or the wind turbines powering homes and cities around the world, or indeed those powering the resources sector. The resources sector get this. They know of the need to support net zero and the reliable energy which it will provide. Take, for instance, Liontown's Kathleen Valley lithium project, an underground lithium mine in the northern goldfields—87 per cent powered by renewable energy.”
“I'm really pleased that the new veterans and families hub in Brand will officially be known as the Goldsworthy Veterans and Families Centre in honour of Lieutenant Commander Leon Goldsworthy, who is Australia's most decorated naval officer of the Second World War. I want to thank Lieutenant Colonel Duncan Anderson, the state President of RSL WA, Stephen Barton, the CEO, and Janine Gardner. They have led the project to find a site for this really important hub. I want to thank the Minister for Veteran's Affairs, Matt Keogh, and his team for their work in delivering the hub. It will provide support for more than 4,000 veterans in Rockingham, as well as veterans and families living across the southern metropolitan region. It's important for Rockingham, it's important for Brand and, of course, it's important to all those vets.”
“I want to thank the dedication and service of retiring councillor Sue Kearney and wish her all the best. The City of Kwinana has an unprecedented opportunity for economic growth and development at its doorstep. I look forward to working with the City of Kwinana and Mayor Peter Feasey, and all the councillors, and I hope to continue delivering positive outcomes for the community. I want to thank all those candidates who stood in the local government elections recently, particularly in Rockingham and Kwinana, but also right across WA. It is an important step, and shows your commitment to the community.”
“I thank her for her years of service as councillor, deputy mayor and mayor and for the commitment that she has shown to my home town. I particularly want to commend Deb for her support of Rockingham's role in the AUKUS partnership and the opportunities it will bring to our local community. My best wishes also go to outgoing councillors Caroline Hume and Brett Wormall for their tremendous contributions to our beautiful city. And in the City of Kwinana to the north, I want to congratulate newly elected councillor Balian Miller. Balian is 18 years old and the youngest councillor ever elected to the City of Kwinana. My sincere congratulations also go to the three re-elected councillors Erin Sergeant, Matthew Rowse and Barry Winmar. Barry was also re-elected as the deputy mayor, and will bring years of important experience to that role.”
“Local councils play a vital role in supporting local communities across Australia. I want to congratulate the newly elected mayor of the City of Rockingham, Lorna Buchan. Lorna has served as the city's deputy mayor for the last two years and has been a councillor for the Comet Bay Ward in Secret Harbour since 2019. I also want to congratulate the three newly elected councillors to the City of Rockingham: Dylan Mbano, in Baldivis; Ryan Robertson, in the Rockingham/Safety Bay Ward; and David Rudman, also in the Comet Bay Ward. I particularly want to congratulate Robert Schmidt, who was re-elected with a majority of the primary vote in the Comet Bay Ward, and has also been elected the deputy mayor of Rockingham. Congratulations to you all. I want to acknowledge the tireless work of outgoing Rockingham mayor, Deb Hamblin.”
“Because it is an important geostrategic project of global significance. But for the people of Alice Springs, what does it mean? It will support 600 construction jobs, with 350 new ongoing roles in Alice Springs. That is of vital importance for a town like Alice. While those opposite squabble and squawk about their various energy policies, their various climate policies, this government continues to represent. We will deliver for the regions while those opposite pretend to represent the regions. We are serious about backing the resources sector of this country, while those only pretend to. (Time expired)”
“That is the biggest government investment in an Australian resources sector in this nation's history. And those opposite voted against it—let everyone remember that. But, on this side, we know that every dollar invested in critical minerals and resources helps to scale up projects and bring more jobs to our regions, more apprenticeships and more opportunities for small business right around our regional communities. This government is backing important, strategic rare earths projects. Take, for example, in Alice Springs, the great Arafura Nolans rare earths project. This government has invested significantly in that project, but we don't invest alone. Alongside us are credit agencies from the governments of Canada, the Republic of Korea, Germany and of course the United States of America. And why are they backing it?”
“The Albanese Labor government supports net zero emissions by 2050, which, of course, stands in stark contrast to the utter circus that is the coalition's failed climate policy—and that's on top of 22 failed energy policies, four of which they came up with in 14 days not that long ago. The chaos and division of those opposite would make energy more expensive and more unreliable. It would absolutely kill investment in this country. It is those opposite that are the threat to our resources sector in this country—have no doubt about it. Meanwhile, this government, the Albanese Labor government, is getting on with the job of delivering a strong resources sector that is backing in new jobs and new investment in our regions. We are backing the critical minerals and rare earths sector through our $17 billion production tax incentive.”
“I thank the member for Leichhardt for his question. He knows, like the Albanese Labor government knows, that a strong resources sector is vital for regional communities and for Australia's economic future. That's why we're backing projects that not only deliver jobs today but set us up for the industries of tomorrow. The road to net zero runs through Australia's resources sector. Through our critical minerals resources, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity for new Australian resources projects to underpin the global transition—that's right, the global transition—to net zero.”
“I was delighted to also sign a joint declaration on the sidelines, a declaration of intent with Canada to deepen our links with them and our collaboration on critical minerals and rare earths. I also witnessed a heads of agreement between Ucore, Wyloo and Hastings to link offtake to the Yangibana rare earths project, another critical project that will go to diversifying our supply chains. This government has done the hard work to develop policy in critical minerals and rare earths, and we will continue to do this work to ensure the future of the critical minerals sector and the critical minerals and rare earths processing industry of this country.”
“In Canada last week, I was delighted to represent Australia at a meeting of G7 ministers in Toronto, where I discussed with G7 counterparts the implementation of a critical minerals production alliance, a collaboration between the G7 nations to diversify global critical minerals supply. There are three factors that get Australia a seat at the table of a G7 meeting of ministers. Firstly, it's our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Secondly, it's our commitment to environmental protection. Thirdly, very importantly, it's our commitment to the sustainable production of critical minerals and rare earth elements, and changing the supply-chain monopoly. This government is committed to all three of those factors. Those opposite are committed to absolutely none of them.”
“I was delighted to be alongside the Minister for Industry and Innovation in Washington to witness our Prime Minister and the President of the United States agree the historic critical minerals framework. This Australia-US framework is now the model for all US engagement around the world, and together we are leading the way. It is an $8 billion pipeline of critical minerals projects that will bring more stable, more secure jobs to Australians right around this country. No Prime Minister has done more than this Prime Minister to boost the resources sector of this nation.”
“I thank the member for Moore for his question. The need to diversify supply chains of critical minerals and rare earths is a global challenge. Our great island continent holds in its geology the elements of the periodic table we need for the modern technology we rely on, for the green energy production we need for our energy security and to reduce emissions, and for the technology that ensures our national security and our national defence. This government is stepping up to lead on critical minerals supply chains globally. Under the leadership of this Prime Minister, this government has invested $28 billion into an industry of global significance. Prime Minister Albanese and this government are leading efforts across the G7, the G20 and the Quad, and also bilaterally, to diversify global supply.”
“This is the work we have been doing since day one so that when we got to the White House on Monday, with the Prime Minister sitting alongside the President, we were able to deliver for the Americans and for the Australian people and jobs in resources. It is indisputable. No government has done more than the Albanese Labor government for the resources sector and the critical minerals and rare earth elements mining and processing sector of this country.”
“The US-Australia critical minerals framework did not emerge overnight. From the very day the Albanese Labor government came to power four years ago, we have sought to grow the critical minerals and rare earth elements mining and processing sector. The Albanese Labor government has made the single largest investment in the Australian resources sector of any government. There's the Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive of $17 billion; the Critical Minerals Facility now at $5 billion; and Resourcing Australia's Prosperity, which will allow Geoscience Australia to supercharge our exploration capabilities—that's a $3 billion investment. The NAIF has invested $735 million in critical minerals projects, and we are implementing a $1.2 billion Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve.”
“The agreement mobilises billions of dollars in financing in Australia and America to turbocharge a $13 billion pipeline of projects across Western Australia, Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales and the Northern Territory. There will be more to come; this is just the beginning. What does that mean for ordinary Australians? It means more jobs. It means more jobs for more Australians in the resources sector. This framework recognises critical minerals for what they are—not just commodities but strategic assets essential to the national security of Australia and the United States of America. By partnering with the US we're positioning our critical minerals industry at the centre of global efforts to develop secure, resilient supply chains for the technologies that power modern defence and clean energy systems. I want to be really clear.”
“I thank the member for Hunter for his excellent question. Last week I was honoured to be in the cabinet room of the White House to witness our prime minister and the President of the United States of America sign the landmark critical minerals framework agreement between Australia and the United States. This historic agreement positions Australia alongside our friends in the US in a global effort to reduce dependency on unstable supply chains and to safeguard the technologies that keep our economies and our democracies strong. The framework agreement directly strengthens the investment in Australia's critical minerals sector by providing an architecture for Australian producers to access US financing.”
“It's a remarkable achievement by Liontown, and the NRF has been a very important part of it. The Albanese government believes in Australia, our people and our industry. Our geological endowment, combined with the know-how, work ethic and ambition of our people, is the deep seam from which we will extract our future prosperity. This will be made possible by this government's policies and by the investments we're making in the budget papers here today. Proposed expenditure agreed to.”
“It is a very important body of work in which there is great interest and much participation. We need to make sure there is adequate supply of affordable gas for the east coast so that there is stronger energy security for households and for industry. We are working on those regulations and the critical minerals reforms in a calm, methodical way in consultation with industry trading partners and all stakeholders. The $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund will continue to invest in firms and projects to drive diversification and transformation across the seven priority areas of the economy. I note the very successful equity investment by the NRF in the Liontown Kathleen Valley lithium mine in the Northern Goldfields of Western Australia—the world's first underground mine of such a magnitude.”
“As we know, positioning our resources industry for a brighter, more sustainable future also depends on discovering new deposits, and that's why we've committed $3.4 billion to support one of the finest institutions in this country, Geoscience Australia, through the Resourcing Australia's Prosperity program. It's literally showing us what this country is made of. It will give us a clearer picture of our mineral, energy and groundwater potential. Now, all of these measures, combined with our extra contributions to the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility, the Critical Minerals Facility, Export Finance Australia and the National Reconstruction Fund add up to $28 billion of investment by the Australian government in the future of Australia's critical minerals. On gas, we are currently reviewing the regulations around the gas market.”
“It is really important to understand that these commodities are also essential for defence technologies. Australia and our partners need critical minerals and rare earths to build the latest submarines, the latest aircraft and, indeed, the upgraded Japanese Mogami-class frigates that this government has selected for the Royal Australian Navy. I am determined and this government is determined to ensure Australia can build our sovereign capability to process those minerals and metals for the benefit of the Australian people but also for the security of our partners in the region.”
“That incentive will provide a refundable tax offset of 10 per cent for eligible Australian processing and refining costs for those minerals on the critical minerals list. We're establishing a critical minerals strategic reserve. That will mean government has the power to purchase, own and sell critical minerals found here in Australia, and it will take more risk out of investment in that all-important sector. Our Critical Minerals Strategy makes it clear that we want to process critical minerals and rare earths here, to boost manufacturing and jobs here at home and diversify global supply chains. Australia and the world need our critical minerals and rare earths if we are to curb greenhouse emissions and avoid catastrophic climate change.”
“We will continue to deliver on our commitments to Australia, and the budget that we are presenting builds on measures in our government's first term by supporting our industry, science and resources sector. The government is determined to make sure Australia can seize opportunities for new industries and the technologies and investment they bring as part of a global shift to net zero. We are backing our resources sector and we are backing our manufacturing industries. We will make Australia stronger, at a time of global uncertainty, by developing our critical national assets and by adding value. In my resources portfolio, no Australian government has committed more to strengthen the resources sector. We have introduced the $17.6 billion Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive. Of course, the coalition voted against that.”
“I just want to quickly acknowledge the contribution of the member for Parramatta. I won't repeat it, but I do appreciate his efforts in pointing out the evident cognitive dissonance that persists across the Liberal and National coalition in relation to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources and its budget and what it is endeavouring to do for this country. We saw the member for Mitchell point out, in the finest traditions of the Liberal Party, how they would clearly rather abandon Mount Isa copper, just as they abandoned the car industry in Victoria and South Australia and just like they abandoned the workers of the BP oil refinery in Kwinana, and no doubt that is just what they would like to continue to do. But that is not what this government will do.”
“The Western Australian people take his commitment very seriously, and I look forward to serving another term under the leadership of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. I thank the house.”
“I look forward to talking with each of our new members about the resources sector—how it contributes to our economy, how it contributes to our livelihoods and how it goes towards the greater benefit of the nation. I also want to thank the new members for their great enthusiasm and for the work I know they'll do in the coming term. To conclude, I want to thank the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese. He was a great leader for us, as the party leader, when in opposition and again, as Prime Minister, in the last term and now this term. His commitment to my home state is remarkable. As Western Australian members, we could not have hoped for more. I think he goes to Perth more than I go to Perth, and I'm about an hour's drive south of Perth, so that is saying something.”
“In my last couple of minutes, I want to reflect on the remarkable new members of this parliament, and there are a lot of new members, which is a really amazing thing. They have made incredibly varied speeches. They have a diversity of backgrounds—and I mean members across the chamber and in the Senate as well. Traditionally, when I've spoken on the address-in-reply, I've mentioned all the new Labor members and gone through their speech, but, quite frankly, there are too many now, and I can't do that this time. But I really look forward to meeting you and engaging in my portfolio responsibilities of resources and northern Australia. As a Western Australian, I'm very familiar with the resources sector. That might not be the same experience for others in different states.”
“I want to thank you each for your doorknocking and letterboxing and your efforts at prepoll and on election day. And, of course, I mentioned my electorate staff and ministerial staff earlier in the context of supporting me through a personal moment, but their remarkable work in the campaign, especially that of my electorate office, was truly very special. I thank you all for that. The dedication and tireless work over the past three years of my ministerial staff were invaluable in developing policy that has really put this government in an excellent place to be able to develop further policy and implement it for the benefit of the Australian people. They're very hardworking people, very smart people, thoughtful people and, of course, very kind and generous people. And I thank them for it.”