Cassandra Fernando

Latest speeches

1. Federation Chamber · Australian Parliament · 17 September 2026

   • Adjournment: war-driven fuel profits and calls for resource taxation

     “I call the member for Swan. I seek leave to continue my remarks. Is leave granted? The question is that the debate be adjourned and the resumption of the debate be made an order of the of the day for…”

     Watch from 3:36:39

2. House of Representatives Chamber (part 2 of 3) · Australian Parliament · 16 September 2026

   • Members’ 90‑second statements: veterans, racism, climate, mental health, cost of living

     “Thank you, Deputy Speaker. You don't have to be the best at everything, especially scouts. You just have to be willing to have a go. That ethos is exactly what I love about the Narre Warren South Scout Group and…”

     Watch from 47:55

   • Economic uncertainty, migration settings and regional labour needs

     “My question is to the Treasurer. What is the Albanese Labor government doing to get the budget in better shape and make the economy more resilient? Why is this so important in the face of increased global uncertainty, and what…”

     Watch from 1:49:20

3. House of Representatives Chamber (part 2 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 15 September 2026

   • Adjournment: Holt: multicultural festivals and youth engagement through sport

     “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Over recent weeks, Malayali families in Holt and across Australia came together to celebrate Onam. Holt is home to a strong and vibrant Malayali community. This festival holds a particularly special place for many families I…”

     Watch from 2:05:38

4. Federation Chamber · Australian Parliament · 10 September 2026

   • Grassroots sport, emergency services volunteers and Suicide Prevention Day

     “Thank you, Deputy Speaker. Recently, the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, visited my electorate to meet the incredible volunteers at the Cranbourne SES station. Opened in 2024, the Cranbourne SES station has made an immediate…”

     Watch from 45:14

5. House of Representatives Chamber (part 1 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 8 September 2026

   • Members’ 90‑second statements: local projects, housing and digital safety

     “Deputy Speaker, on 3rd September, we celebrated 125 years of the Australian National Flag. I had the privilege of joining the Speaker of the House, the Honourable Milton Dick, community leaders and school students to raise the flag where it…”

     Watch from 1:59:37

6. House of Representatives Chamber (part 2 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 7 September 2026

   • Holt: local workforce, family budgets and safety tools

     “Thank you, Deputy Speaker. On 17 June, I was incredibly proud to welcome the Prime Minister, the Minister for Education, and the Minister for Early Childhood Education to Goodstart Early Learning Centre in Hampton Park, right in the heart of…”

     Watch from 2:24:29