Sharon Claydon

Latest speeches

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

   • Procedural business: defence committees, AI committee membership and Defence RCDVS bills

     “This discussion has now concluded. I've received advice from the Honorable the Prime Minister nominating a member to be a member of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defense. Minister. There being no objections, I will put the question to the…”

     Watch from 2:27:41

   • Procedural business: defence committees, AI committee membership and Defence RCDVS bills

     “The question is that the amendment be agreed to. I'm going to put the question to the House. All those of that opinion say aye. To the contrary, no. I think the ayes have it. I'll call on the Clerk…”

     Watch from 2:32:24

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

   • Government defence and further debate on illicit tobacco package

     “And the debate is interrupted in accordance with standing order 43. The debate may be resumed at a later hour and the member will be granted leave to continue speaking when the debate is resumed. Are there any statements by…”

     Watch from 4:40:00

3. House of Representatives Chamber (part 2 of 3) · Australian Parliament · 16 September 2026

   • Spender and Fadden: contrasting positions on private health rebate cuts

     “This debate is interrupted in accordance with standing order 43 and the debate may be resumed at a later hour and the member will be granted leave to continue speaking when the debate is resumed. Are there any statements by…”

     Watch from 40:02

   • MPI responses: government economic narrative and cost‑of‑living measures

     “And I give the call to the Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs and International Education.”

     Watch from 2:42:35

   • MPI contributions on housing, veterans and intergenerational fairness

     “Member for Wright, excuse me, just excuse me for a moment. Member for Wright, we're not having a debate here. You heard me call order to the other side. Now I'm calling order to you. The Member for Leichhardt has…”

     Watch from 3:28:37

4. Federation Chamber · Australian Parliament · 16 September 2026

   • Domestic violence report: integrated local services and digital duty of care

     “Thank you Deputy Speaker and I rise to speak on the domestic family and sexual violence commissioner's yearly report. And I want to begin by acknowledging victim survivors of family domestic and sexual violence remembering especially the women and children…”

     Watch from 2:26:17

   • Women’s Health Week: cheaper medicines and trauma‑informed access

     “Thank you, Deputy Speaker. I rise to speak about Women's Health Week and the important progress we're making to ensure women can access the healthcare they need when they need it. It's an opportunity to celebrate the incredible women and…”

     Watch from 2:36:43

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

   • Local service and community recognition statements

     “Hear, hear. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the outstanding Newcastle businesses, organisations and individuals recognised at the Hunter Business Awards over the weekend. These awards are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the people driving our local economy forward, creating…”

     Watch from 37:08

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

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

     “Member for Casey. We'll have a bit of silence so that I can actually hear the Manager of Opposition Business shall we? Manager of Opposition.”

     Watch from 2:06:35

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

     “That is correct, and I will ask the member to be very mindful going forward. Member for McEwen, that was very unhelpful and unnecessary. Member for Solomon has the call. No, I have dealt with the matter, thank you, and…”

     Watch from 3:48:11

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

     “Excuse me. Order. And I would just ask you, I want less interjections. I ask that member for Barker to direct his comments through the chair. You know well the standing order, so keep it like that.”

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