Rob Mitchell

Latest speeches

1. Federation Chamber · Australian Parliament · 16 September 2026

   • Constituency statements: veterans’ allied health, aged care funding and regional recovery

     “Thank you, Deputy Speaker. Today, you know, there's not a day in this place across the nation that we don't thank veterans for their service. The men and women who deal with injuries visible and invisible, physical and mental. They…”

     Watch from 55:34

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

   • Private Health Insurance rebate bill: aged care funding trade‑off

     “Thank you Deputy Speaker. I told the chamber last year about my concerns about the behavior of the Plymouth Brethren Church at last year's election. They were bused into our towns of Gisborne and Wandong for pre-poll, harassing voters who…”

     Watch from 3:57:02

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

   • Question Time: housing, debt, social media regulation, superannuation

     “My question is to the Assistant Treasurer, Minister for Financial Services. How is the Albanese Labor Government delivering more secure retirements for Australian workers and are there any risks to this approach?”

     Watch from 6:03:04

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

   • Wage Justice bill: McEwen contrasts Labor action with Coalition record

     “Thank you very much, Deputy Speaker, and it's always a pleasure to follow the member for Bass and listen to her elegant words and story. It's magnificent to see her here and the work she's doing. Wage justice for early…”

     Watch from 2:08:37

5. House of Representatives Chamber (part 2 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 7 September 2026

   • Adjournment: freight, roads and sports infrastructure (McEwen)

     “Thank you. I rise tonight to speak about something that matters deeply to the people of McEwen: the essential investment in infrastructure and jobs needed to support our growing community. Three weeks ago, I welcomed my good friend and colleague,…”

     Watch from 4:05:20

6. House of Representatives Chamber (part 2 of 3) · Australian Parliament · 19 August 2026

   • Health & NDIS Minister: securing the NDIS and state roles

     “My question is to the Minister for Health and Aged Care, Disability and the NDIS. How is the Albanese Labor government securing the future of the National Disability Insurance Scheme and working with states and territories to deliver support for…”

     Watch from 1:28:46