Melissa McIntosh

Latest speeches

1. Federation Chamber (part 2 of 3) · Australian Parliament · 15 September 2026

   • Relay for Life, veterans’ commemoration and mental health

     “Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. There are weekends that remind you exactly why it's such a privilege to represent your community. And this weekend across Lindsay, I saw again why I believe I represent the best community in the country.…”

     Watch from 1:04:05

2. House of Representatives Chamber (part 1 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 15 September 2026

   • Members’ 90‑second statements: democracy, campaigning conduct and local issues

     “Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Happy International Day of Democracy. We have the best democracy in the whole world. And in a democracy, Australians get to have a say. And Australians can forgive a government for making a mistake, but…”

     Watch from 2:00:28

   • Knox (Robodebt) Class Action Facilitation Bill: ensuring full compensation for victims

     “Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I rise to speak on the Nox Class Action Facilitation Bill 2026. The Nox settlement will compensate eligible group members through either fixed payments or by an individual assessment for a range of economic or…”

     Watch from 4:25:07

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

   • Private Members’ motion: women’s health access, bias and regional gaps

     “Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. Imagine being exhausted all the time, bruising easily, gaining weight, knowing your own body well enough to know that something is not right. So you do what all Australians are told to do, you seek…”

     Watch from 1:14:33

   • Statute Law and CSLR amendments: expedited levy process

     “Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I rise to second the motion and I ask the Albanese government a simple question. Are you facing your people? Have you been out there on the weekend? The member for Wannon talked about a…”

     Watch from 5:53:23

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

   • Opposition response: bipartisanship and service gaps in women’s health

     “Thank you, Mr Speaker. I rise to respond to the Assistant Minister's statement and to mark Women's Health Week. And I do so not just as the Shadow Minister for Women, but as one of the millions of Australian women…”

     Watch from 22:08

   • Private health insurance rebate reforms: government vs opposition

     “Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker. I rise to speak on the Private Health Insurance Amendment Modernising the Private Health Insurance Rebate Bill 2026. And let me be clear from the outset, the coalition opposes this bill. We oppose it because…”

     Watch from 3:12:15

5. House of Representatives Chamber (part 3 of 3) · Australian Parliament · 9 September 2026

   • Coalition (McIntosh): support for AML/CTF bill with safeguards

     “Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker. Overall, the coalition supports the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill 2026. We certainly support its most fundamental objectives because Australia's laws must keep pace with the rapidly changing nature of financial crime. The…”

     Watch from 17:04

   • PJCIS findings and recommended changes to AML/CTF powers

     “That represents a sensible improvement. AUSTRAC would continue to provide the specialist intelligence, expertise, and risk assessment, but the final decision to impose potentially far-reaching restrictions on an entire financial mechanism would be made by a minister accountable to the…”

     Watch from 24:12

6. House of Representatives Chamber (part 1 of 3) · Australian Parliament · 9 September 2026

   • Opposition response: Lindsay on housing, safety and system tests

     “Mr Speaker. We tell women experiencing domestic and family violence to leave. Leave the house, leave the relationship, take the children, get somewhere safe. But today in this Parliament I want us to confront the question that comes next. Where…”

     Watch from 3:29:17