Dan Repacholi

Latest speeches

1. Federation Chamber · Australian Parliament · 17 September 2026

   • Hunter Valley wine industry recognition

     “Thank you speaker. The Hunter is the best wine region in the world. We all know it in this building, locals know it and anyone who has ever enjoyed a glass of Hunter Semillon or Hunter Shiraz knows it as…”

     Watch from 49:59

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, Speaker. What a day for the Western Bears and for the best football region in Australia, the Hunter. After 31 years, the Western Bears are Northern New South Wales NPL champions again. Porter, who never gave up on…”

     Watch from 51:07

3. Federation Chamber (part 2 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 14 September 2026

   • Members’ statements: community tributes, cost of living and aged care access

     “Deputy Speaker, recently I had the privilege of taking part in the Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program. I was paired with Petty Officer Busan Troy Hayden, a fellow redhead, a proud beard wearer, and an outstanding member of the Royal…”

     Watch from 50:41

   • Labor’s counter-argument: Hunter on PALM, TAFE and migration reform

     “Thank you, Speaker. There is no argument from me about the importance of agriculture, and there's no argument from anyone on this side either. Our farmers feed our country, support thousands of jobs, and keep regional towns going. They produce…”

     Watch from 2:12:01

4. House of Representatives Chamber (part 1 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 14 September 2026

   • Private Health Insurance rebate bill: aged care funding trade‑off

     “Thank you Speaker. And let's not beat around the bush, let's be upfront about what this bill actually does. It makes a difficult but necessary choice about where taxpayers' money can do the most good. Do we continue paying an…”

     Watch from 2:59:43

   • Private Health Insurance rebate bill: aged care funding trade‑off

     “Thank you, Speaker. Last Thursday was World Suicide Prevention Day. It's a day to remember those we've lost, support the families left behind, and remind people that help is always there. Three in every four Australians who die by suicide…”

     Watch from 3:47:57

5. House of Representatives Chamber (part 1 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 10 September 2026

   • Question Time: housing, debt, social media regulation, superannuation

     “Thank you Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Industry. How will the Albanese Labor government's gas reservation policy power Australian jobs and manufacturing and help build a future made in Australia? Why is this…”

     Watch from 6:14:49

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

   • Wage Justice Bill: Government case for boosting ECEC pay and safety

     “Thank you, Speaker. Every morning across the Hunter, you see parents juggling bags, wrangling toddlers, and handing over their little ones to early educators with a mix of relief and trust. You see educators kneeling down to tie a shoelace,…”

     Watch from 1:16:17