Sally Sitou

Latest speeches

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

   • Q3–4: Gender equality gains and women’s economic participation

     “My question is to the Prime Minister. How is the Albanese Labor Government making real progress on gender equality? Why is the Government's focus on empowering Australian women so important for our country?”

     Watch from 15:37

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

     “The footage of a 13-year-old Muslim schoolgirl being subjected to racist abuse on a bus in Strathfield saddens me. Jana was targeted because she showed courage. She saw another young woman being filmed without her consent and she stepped in…”

     Watch from 41:50

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

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

     “My family has never taken our democracy for granted. My parents grew up in a country where they didn't enjoy the freedoms that we have in Australia today. They know what it means to live without the rights to speak…”

     Watch from 2:05:08

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

   • Anti‑Money Laundering bill: AUSTRAC powers and crypto ATMs

     “When people hear the words anti-money laundering, I think many Australians simply switch off because it can sound technical, it can sound like something that only matters to banks and large businesses. But this bill is about something much more…”

     Watch from 2:30:17

5. House of Representatives Chamber (part 2 of 3) · Australian Parliament · 9 September 2026

   • Further MPI contributions: gambling, sport, CALD communities and frontline stories

     “Thanks, Deputy Speaker, and I have appreciated the contributions of everyone who have spoken today on this really important issue. And I agree with the Member for Makin that our sporting codes and so many other parts of our community…”

     Watch from 2:52:06

6. House of Representatives Chamber (part 2 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 8 September 2026

   • Reid: Bill overview and sector outcomes

     “valuing their care. And for too long, Australia relied on the goodwill of a predominantly female workforce. We expected people to keep giving and giving because they cared, but care is not compensation, passion is not a substitute for decent…”

     Watch from 0:00

   • Reid: Youth voices on cost of living and sustainability

     “One of the great privileges of representing Reid is hearing directly from the young people who call our community home. Through the Raise Our Voice campaign, young Australians have the opportunity to tell Parliament about the issues that matter to…”

     Watch from 1:45:14