Gordon Reid
Robertson · Australian Labor Party · Australia
“I rise to oppose this MPI on so many fronts. I want to call it out for what it is: a shabby, cynical little stunt from a Liberal Party trying to crawl out from under the wreckage that they created. For those opposite to come into this chamber and lecture Labor on older Australians is not just hypocrisy; it is gall on stilts.”
“And now, apparently, after years of neglect, they found a conscience—conveniently located somewhere between a press release and a media opportunity. As a doctor, I know a bad handover when I see it, and I'm seeing one right now. The Liberal Party handed over an aged-care system in distress—understaffed, underpaid, neglected and unstable.”
“We are delivering support at home so older Australians can stay independent, supported and connected in their own homes, and we are backing aged care workers with real wage increases, because you cannot fix aged care while treating the people who provide it like an afterthought.”
“But now, in opposition, this Liberal Party slithers back into this chamber, draped in concern, pretending that they are the champions for older Australians. Please just spare us the performance. This MPI is not about older Australians. It is about the Liberal Party trying to torch the evidence before anyone reads the file.”
“What they don't deserve is to be dragged into what we've all witnessed here today, this grubby, little memory-loss exercise of the Liberals, the Nationals and One Nation. This MPI should be rejected for exactly what it is.”
“Sue Lamb has dedicated an extraordinary 38 years to nursing, sharing her wealth of knowledge and experience throughout her career. Her unwavering focus on patient care combined with a strong commitment to supporting and encouraging her team to uphold the highest standards of practice has left a lasting influence on all of those who have w…”
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“The Australian Labor Party established Medicare because we believe that you should not need a credit card to see your doctor in Australia and that all that you should need is your Medicare card. I'm proud to be part of a federal Labor government that, during this term, has invested significantly into strengthening Medicare for all Australians, particularly through the creation of our bulk-billed Medicare Urgent Care Clinics, which are helping Australians right across the nation to see a doctor for urgent but not life-threatening illnesses. Across Australia, there are now 87 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics, one of which is in my electorate of Robertson. The Peninsula Medicare Urgent Care Clinic, located at 297 West Street, Umina Beach, opened to our community in November 2023. Since then, it has seen over 13,000 patients, all bulk-billed.”
“I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges that the Government is building Australia's future by building a stronger Medicare with: (a) free Medicare Urgent Care Clinics, so that you and your family have access to bulk billed health care when you need it; (b) cheaper medicines, cutting the cost of prescriptions; and (c) the largest investment in bulk billing in Medicare history, which is restoring bulk billing after ten years of cuts and neglect; (2) expresses its concern at the Leader of the Opposition's record as Health Minister when he: (a) tried to end bulk billing by making patients pay a tax every time they see a General Practitioner; (b) cut $50 billion from public hospitals; and (c) was voted worst Health Minister in the history of Medicare by Australian doctors; and (3) further acknowledges only the Government can be trusted to protect and strengthen Medicare.”
“Pamela received this award to recognise her dedication to Graduate Women NSW, which is an association of women graduates from universities and institutions of higher education throughout the world. The association supports all women to strive for success and provides recognition and support to women to enable them to reach their goals. This support is provided through scholarships, awards and bursaries. I'd like to take this opportunity today to provide my heartfelt congratulations to Pamela on her award and thank Pamela for her service to our community on the Central Coast.”
“I rise today to acknowledge Pamela Lemoine, who this year has been recognised and awarded the Jean Arnot Award for her consistent work on behalf of Graduate Women NSW. Pamela is 90 years young and has received this award because she is a beacon of unwavering commitment to her community. The Jean Arnot Award is facilitated by the National Council of Women New South Wales and in 2024 was awarded to 23 extraordinary women aged 90 and over, and Pamela was included in that. The award is a continuous reminder of the exceptional advocacy Jean Arnot involved herself with throughout her professional life—fighting for women's rights and campaigning on behalf of women across all areas of society to be valued.”
“My question is to the Minister for Early Childhood Education. How is the Albanese Labor government providing cost-of-living-relief for families accessing early childhood education? Is there anything that could put this at risk and leave families worse off?”
“I would like to congratulate two St John Ambulance volunteers who have recently been awarded a St John Ambulance Service Medal for dedication and service to the organisation: Mr Kenneth Schneider of Umina Beach, on the peninsula, who recently received his medal for a remarkable 70 years of service—Kenneth joined when he was just 12 years old; and Ms Kerry Rowleson of Copacabana, who received her medal to recognise 15 years of service with St John Ambulance. I'd like to take this opportunity to congratulate Kenneth and Kerry on their dedication and their amazing service to our community on the Central Coast. Thank you.”
“This place would know of the outstanding work that St John Ambulance and its volunteers undertake in our community. St John Ambulance is a global organisation with a history dating back more than 900 years, and it's focused on delivering first aid, health care and support services around the world, including right here in Australia. For example, in the 19th century, during the Industrial Revolution, St John Ambulance helped train volunteers in first aid so that they could more quickly provide medical assistance to injured workers who lacked access to doctors. St John Ambulance was established in Australia in 1883 and has been a common feature in our communities. Whether it be at sporting, entertainment or community events, you can be assured that St John Ambulance and its services will be readily available to respond in an emergency.”