Tony Zappia

Latest speeches

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

   • Economic uncertainty, migration settings and regional labour needs

     “Thank you Mr Speaker. My question is to the Assistant Treasurer. How is the Albanese Labor government strengthening Australia's superannuation system and helping Australians build a more secure retirement? And are there any risks to this approach?”

     Watch from 1:55:18

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

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

     “Thank you, Deputy Speaker. Yesterday I visited the Wall of Tears banner that was on display on the front lawns of Parliament House. The banner lists the names of and includes some photographs of the 18,457 Palestinian children killed between…”

     Watch from 1:41:03

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

   • Wage Justice bill: Makin on women’s workforce participation and standards

     “Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker. And can I add my support to this legislation and also endorse so many of the comments that have been made by my colleagues who have spoken in support of it as well. In fact,…”

     Watch from 2:32:36

4. Federation Chamber (part 1 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 7 September 2026

   • Constituency statement: community theatre and arts funding

     “Thank you, Deputy Speaker. On Saturday night of the 5th of September, I attended the 60th anniversary celebration of the Northern Light Theatre Company. Based at the iconic Shedley Theatre in Elizabeth, in the electorate of the member for Spence,…”

     Watch from 21:20

5. Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence - Townsville, QLD · Australian Parliament · 2 September 2026

   • Local infrastructure impacts of defence growth and heavy vehicles

     “Thank you, Chair. And my question was also to Mr. McDougall because I assume he's the only one here that might be able to answer it. And I accept and understand the possible benefits that come to the city of…”

     Watch from 1:23:13

6. Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence - Toowoomba, QLD · Australian Parliament · 1 September 2026

   • Training, research and manufacturing capabilities

     “Thank you, Chair. Mr. Dodds, thank you also, again I add my thanks for you appearing before the committee. But two questions. My understanding is that Toowoomba is one of the fastest growing regions in Australia, let alone Queensland. My…”

     Watch from 38:57

   • Regional growth drivers and Milne Bay cadet facility

     “And secondly, you spoke about one of the, the Milne Bay training depot. What impact do you see that having if it is divested, as I think you used the word?”

     Watch from 39:15

   • Long-term vision and sovereign aviation capabilities

     “Thank you, Chair. Mr. Kehoe, I was very impressed with the airport that you showed us this morning there, the Wellcamp Airport, which I understand was fully privately owned and developed. My question to you is twofold.”

     Watch from 59:06
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