Mary Doyle

Latest speeches

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

   • Members’ 90‑second statements: communities, cost of living, and reforms

     “For Aston. Deputy speaker, our government is labor... Laser focused on assisting with the cost of living. On this side of the chamber, we understand that many Australians feel as though the economy isn't working for them. We know that…”

     Watch from 1:53:52

2. House of Representatives Chamber (part 2 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 29 June 2026

   • Adjournment debates: energy policy, tax and housing reform, community initiatives

     “Thank you, speaker. And I do echo the fine words for... Of the member for Wannon, and I too recommend that young people enter the My First Speech competition. It is a wondrous thing, and so many entrants have gone…”

     Watch from 3:45:04

3. House of Representatives Chamber (part 1 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 29 June 2026

   • Question Time highlights: ‘widow tax’, tax cuts and social media age ban

     “Thank you, speaker. My question is to the assistant treasurer and minister for financial services. What steps are being taken by the Albanese Labor government to deliver real change and protect Australians from price gouging at the supermarket checkout? And…”

     Watch from 4:57:50

4. Federation Chamber (part 1 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 23 June 2026

   • Cancelled local road programs and funding diverted to Suburban Rail Loop

     “Thank you, speaker. Deputy speaker, we all know the type, the people of local organizations that put on a feed for people who are having a hard time beating themselves, those of a community group that support women and children…”

     Watch from 40:15

   • Tilly Aston Community Awards and support for low‑paid workers

     “The volunteer at the barbecue who makes the best snags and keeps the community connected. The parents and carers of their kids' community theater group who don't just direct and inspire young talent, but build their confidence and sew costumes…”

     Watch from 40:53

   • Early childhood educators’ pay rise and valuing care work

     “Ongoing commitment to fairness. Deputy speaker, the contrast right now could not be clearer. While we support higher wages and better conditions for workers, there are some who have consistently opposed measures that would lift the incomes of low paid…”

     Watch from 44:37

5. House of Representatives Chamber (part 1 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 22 June 2026

   • Living standards motion: cost‑of‑living, tax and housing fight

     “You do. Thank you, deputy speaker. There is no doubt right now, right across the country, there are many Australians who are doing it tough. Families are feeling the pressure of higher bills, global uncertainty, and the ongoing consequences of…”

     Watch from 2:04:03

6. Federation Chamber (part 1 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 3 June 2026

   • Constituency statements: local communities, youth, housing

     “Thank you, deputy speaker. Housing affordability is one of the most important issues facing families in my of Aston. For too many people in Melbourne's Outer East, especially younger people, the dream of home ownership is slipping further out of…”

     Watch from 19:43