Justine Elliot

Latest speeches

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

   • Adjournment: regional arts policy and Sharing the National Collection

     “Thank you, Speaker. And I rise tonight to talk about one of Australia's most outstanding art galleries, which is of course in my electorate of Richmond on the New South Wales far north coast. It's the Tweed Regional Art Gallery…”

     Watch from 2:46:06

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

   • Question Time: housing, aged care, digital safety and Marrickville Golf

     “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. How is the Albanese Labor government improving wages for working Australians and ensuring they can access superannuation in their retirement? Are there any risks to…”

     Watch from 5:05:13

3. Federation Chamber · Australian Parliament · 10 September 2026

   • Rural veterinarians, prac payments and housing & super policy

     “Thank you, Deputy Speaker. In my electorate, one of the major issues people continue to raise is housing and housing affordability, and the Albanese Labor government is taking action to deliver real change. Under our government, we've made the biggest…”

     Watch from 39:10

4. House of Representatives Chamber (part 1 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 13 August 2026

   • Question Time: PM’s Japan comments, domestic violence and Tomago deal

     “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Prime Minister. How is the Albanese Labor Government working to prevent family, sexual, and domestic violence, improve early intervention, and make sure women and children can access support they need free…”

     Watch from 5:14:10

5. Federation Chamber (part 2 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 11 August 2026

   • Constituency statement: disaster telecommunications resilience in Richmond

     “Thank you Deputy Speaker, and the Albanese Labor Government is delivering another important investment in my electorate of Richmond on the far north coast of New South Wales, in this case ensuring our communities are kept safe, connected and informed…”

     Watch from 36:39

6. House of Representatives Chamber (part 1 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 30 June 2026

   • Paid parental leave and aged care workforce outcomes

     “Thank you, mister speaker. My question is to the minister for climate change and energy. What policies are helping to lower the cost of fuel and energy to households, and what policies would see Australians paying more?”

     Watch from 3:21:34

   • Labor backbench defence: older Australians and aged care reform

     “Thank you, deputy speaker, and, I'm very pleased to rise on this matter of public importance. I, like others on our side, do find it very bizarre the opposition have put forward this because we all remember when the Liberals…”

     Watch from 4:11:01