Renee Coffey

Latest speeches

1. Federation Chamber · Australian Parliament · 17 September 2026

   • Adjournment: food waste, food security and condemning racist remarks

     “Thank you deputy speaker. Good food belongs on someone's plate, yet across Australia we throw away food while families go hungry. This morning I had the pleasure of hosting OzHarvest and Circular Australia for their launch of their new report,…”

     Watch from 4:01:39

2. 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

     “Is not a marginal issue in Australia. More than one in five adults experience a mental health challenge in any given year and that rate doubles for young people. This Labor government has invested 1.1 billion dollars to expand free…”

     Watch from 45:00

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

   • Robodebt compensation bill: protection from tax and income tests

     “Lump sum compensation payment can affect income support. Recovery arrangements can require money to be returned to the Commonwealth. Tax can create a further problem. The usual tax treatment depends on what the payment compensates for. Compensation for lost income…”

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

   • Further government support: HECS relief and ombudsman sustainability

     “Thank you, Deputy Speaker. An offer of a university place brings excitement, relief, and the chance to imagine a different future. For a school leaver, it can mean the first real step towards work they have dreamed about for years.…”

     Watch from 2:30:14

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

   • Question Time II: veterans, hydrogen policy, Robodebt, housing stress and online harms

     “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister for Social Services. How is the Albanese Labor Government responding to the cruel and immoral Robodebt scheme, and how does that compare to other approaches?”

     Watch from 2:40:17

   • MPI on energy policy: green hydrogen, Whyalla and renewables vs coal and nuclear

     “Thank you, Deputy Speaker. Last Sunday in my community in West End at the Kurilpa Derby, I had many conversations about the future that people want for our community. And a big shout-out to Moira, who had a very long…”

     Watch from 3:58:51

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

     “Thank you, Deputy Speaker. May I first start just by acknowledging the contribution that the member for Ford just shared, the testimony from Rhys's mother. I don't think anyone could listen to that and not be moved. And I'm very…”

     Watch from 5:47:40

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

   • Government – Griffith: fairness, modelling and aged care reinvestment

     “Thank you, Deputy Speaker. Every Australian should look, should be able to look forward to getting older with confidence, staying connected to their community, enjoying their independence, and knowing good care will be there when they need it. That is…”

     Watch from 1:31:08

   • Government – Griffith: broader health system investment and hospital–aged care link

     “Building subsidies and a higher restructured accommodation supplement will help providers build and maintain suitable accommodation. This builds on our first-term changes to encourage construction and give providers greater certainty to invest in residential aged care. The package will improve…”

     Watch from 1:36:31