Susan Templeman

Latest speeches

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

   • Democracy and 2025 election conduct: Plymouth Brethren and intimidation claims

     “Thank you, Deputy Speaker. This week we mark the International Day of Democracy. It's a right that can too easily be lost. Less than 30% of the world has that right. Australians have fought in wars to maintain our freedoms…”

     Watch from 59:59

2. Federation Chamber · Australian Parliament · 16 September 2026

   • Domestic violence report: local prevention programs and national reforms

     “Thank you, Deputy Speaker. I approach this discussion about the issue of domestic, family and sexual violence with very mixed feelings because I know we've made changes that improve the lives of women and children escaping violence and that we're…”

     Watch from 2:16:13

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

   • Question Time I: Whyalla steelworks, ADF recruitment, gas reservation and AI standards

     “Thank you, speaker. We're all keen. Thank you, speaker. My question's to the Prime Minister. How is the Albanese Labor government ensuring artificial intelligence works for people and is shaped in line with Australian values? How does this approach help…”

     Watch from 2:24:26

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

   • Labor defence: Macquarie and Moore: value of TAFE and free access

     “Thank you, Deputy Speaker. December the 24th, 1903, was a proud day for the people of Lawson. It was the opening of their new Mechanics' Institute, with a gorgeous report in the local newspaper, the Mountaineer. The foundation of TAFE…”

     Watch from 2:46:50

5. Federation Chamber (part 2 of 3) · Australian Parliament · 8 September 2026

   • Macquarie: Australian response and gendered impacts

     “Thank you, Deputy Speaker. It has been a long and harrowing wait for the families of Australian, Nepalese, and Tibetan victims of the catastrophe that's hit the Himalayan border region. From witnessing footage of the terrifying floodwaters as they tore…”

     Watch from 2:47:33

6. Federation Chamber (part 2 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 7 September 2026

   • Members’ statements: storm response and emergency services

     “Thank you, Deputy Speaker. A fierce storm swept across Macquarie at the weekend causing widespread fallen trees and branches and power lines and requiring an immediate emergency response to clear roads and damaged homes. I know we were all grateful…”

     Watch from 50:58

   • Cheaper Home Batteries motion: Macquarie & Bradfield: defend and extend

     “Thank you Deputy Speaker. Well no wonder people think that the opposition's living in the dark ages. Let's be clear what we inherited and why the program of renewables and batteries for households is so important. Under the previous mob…”

     Watch from 2:20:25