Jodie Belyea

Latest speeches

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

   • National Child Protection Week: Dunkley and Fisher on violence and online abuse

     “Thank you, Deputy Speaker. For most children, being protected is something they don't have to think about. They believe that home is safe. They believe that if something scares them, an adult will be there to hold their hand. They…”

     Watch from 1:36:20

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

   • Dunkley: Local workforce impacts and extended special account

     “Thank you, Deputy Speaker. When we talk about early childhood education and care in this place, it is easy to focus on funding arrangements, legislation, wage increases, and special accounts. Those things matter, but in Dunkley, this bill is ultimately…”

     Watch from 23:02

3. Federation Chamber · Australian Parliament · 20 August 2026

   • Social Security Technical Changes Bill: Member for Dunkley: objectives

     “Thank you Deputy Speaker. At first glance this bill might appear to deal with matters best left to lawyers, administrators and policy experts. But for the people I represent in Dunkley, these changes have practical consequences. They are about whether…”

     Watch from 2:43:38

   • Social Security Technical Changes Bill: Member for Dunkley: advances and reviews

     “For many households, this provides vital flexibility when a large, unavoidable expense arises. It could be car registration, school expenses, or another essential cost that cannot easily be absorbed into an already stretched budget. This is not a small program.…”

     Watch from 2:47:26

4. House of Representatives Chamber (part 2 of 3) · Australian Parliament · 19 August 2026

   • Canning & Dunkley: housing crisis and skills investment

     “Thank you, Deputy Speaker. This year on National TAFE Skills Week, we celebrate that TAFE is life-changing. Having been a student in my twenties and a TAFE teacher, I understand that TAFE supports individuals to get the skills, expertise, and…”

     Watch from 1:05:54

   • Mayo crossbench Q: 5% deposit scheme and permanent residents

     “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister for Small Business. How is the Albanese Labor government supporting Australian small businesses to have certainty to invest in their business?”

     Watch from 2:16:13

5. House of Representatives Chamber (part 1 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 18 August 2026

   • Members’ Statements: Housing, Widows’ Tax, Gig Work, Gambling Harm

     “Thank you Deputy Speaker. I firstly want to acknowledge and thank the many people and organisations across Dunkley and beyond who have advocated so strongly for gambling reform. Your determination has motivated me to keep pushing for meaningful action to…”

     Watch from 2:06:33

6. House of Representatives Chamber (part 1 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 17 August 2026

   • Petitions Committee report and guidance to petitioners

     “Good morning, Mr. Speaker. I present the 13th report of the Petitions Committee for the 48th Parliament, together with 191 petitions and 23 ministerial responses to petitions presented previously. The petitions being presented address issues such as anti-bullying measures in…”

     Watch from 11:25