Rebekha Sharkie

Latest speeches

1. Federation Chamber · Australian Parliament · 17 September 2026

   • Constituency statements open: suicide prevention initiative

     “Thank you, Deputy Speaker. With World Suicide Prevention Day a week ago, I want to talk about my recent meeting with Aldinga Beach man, Jonathan Hart. Jonathan, who has experienced suicide distress, wanted to assist others in similar situations. An…”

     Watch from 22:30

   • Health access and school infrastructure on the Central Coast

     “I thank the member and I call the Assistant Minister for Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Rural and Regional Health.”

     Watch from 31:24

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

   • Aged Care bill in detail: human override for assessment tool

     “Thank you, Deputy Speaker. Deputy Speaker, while I recognize what the government's trying to do here with this amendment to enable escalation of home support assessment decisions in extenuating circumstances where the needs of the older person are not fully…”

     Watch from 1:34:31

3. 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, Deputy Speaker. Well, last Sunday before returning to Canberra, I had the great privilege of attending the Flight of the Guardians Peacekeeper Memorial unveiling at the Charleston Community Centre in Charleston in the Adelaide Hills. There were many…”

     Watch from 40:17

4. Federation Chamber · Australian Parliament · 16 September 2026

   • Domestic violence report: national progress, online harms and new regulatory tools

     “I thank the member for Dickson. The question is that the document be noted. I call the member for Indi.”

     Watch from 1:31:51

   • Domestic violence report: regional disadvantage, early intervention and evidence

     “I thank the member for Indi. The question is that the document be noted. I call the member for Barton.”

     Watch from 1:37:12

   • Domestic violence report: gendered drivers, manosphere content and CALD risks

     “I thank the member for Barton. The question is that the document be noted, and I call the member for Curtin.”

     Watch from 1:45:53
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5. House of Representatives Chamber (part 2 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 14 September 2026

   • Crossbench – Mayo: opposing ‘attack on older Australians’

     “Thank you Deputy Speaker. The Private Health Insurance Amendment Modernising Private Health Insurance Rebate Bill looks to implement the 2026-2027 budget measures that the government did not mention in the election last year. And what it will do is it…”

     Watch from 21:54

   • Crossbench – Mayo: pensioner case studies and polling data

     “More older Australians have gold plans which cover surgeries such as joint replacements, which over 65 years are more likely to need. And for these people, the impact will be higher than average. I've got to tell you, Deputy Speaker,…”

     Watch from 29:42

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

   • Future Made in Australia debate: jobs, bailouts and safeguard mechanism

     “The member's time has expired. There being no further speakers, the debate is adjourned and the resumption of the debate will be made an order of the day for the next sitting. And I call the Clerk.”

     Watch from 2:00:34