Here you can watch interviews, Parliamentary speeches, and other public performances
Mix 104.9 FM Voluntary Assisted Dying Inquiry
As Chair of Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee (LCAC), I speak to Katie Woolf on morning radio to update Territorians on LCAC’s progress on the inquiry into the Voluntary Assisted Dying in the Northern Territory – Final Report 2024. We discuss the publication and contents of the Final Report, and progressing VAD laws for Territorians.
ABC 105.7FM Voluntary Assisted Dying Inquiry
As Chair of Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee (LCAC), I speak to Lyrella Couzens on drive radio to update Territorians on LCAC’s progress on the inquiry into the Voluntary Assisted Dying in the Northern Territory – Final Report 2024. We discuss the publication and contents of the Final Report, and progressing VAD laws for Territorians.
Delivering for Fong Lim – Year 1
Year in review, parliamentary contributions, ministerial representations, digital office, buses, security upgrades, FANFARE, revitalisation, workforce pipelines, aged-care, council, LCAC, McKinnon.
Climate Change
Passing the baton, net zero, building consensus, carbon capture and storage, cooperation, scientific evidence, compromise, emissions, responsibility to future generations.
LCAC VAD Second Interim Report
Voluntary Assisted Dying Inquiry, Indigenous Australians, consultation tour, remote areas, data collection, oral evidence, written submissions, hearings, final report forthcoming.
Darwin Festival 2025
Venues, performers, program, economic value, social cohesion, Festival Park, atmosphere, food, circus, theatre, ballet, opera, Fringe, Spiegeltent, Bangarra, Symphony Orchestra.
ABC 783AM Alice Springs Voluntary Assisted Dying Inquiry
As Chair of Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee (LCAC), I speak to Andrew Murdoch on PM to update Centralians on LCAC’s progress on the inquiry into the Voluntary Assisted Dying in the Northern Territory – Final Report 2024. We discuss Tennant Creek consultations, the upcoming public submissions deadline, and the agenda before September Parliamentary Sittings.
ABC 783AM Alice Springs Voluntary Assisted Dying Inquiry
As Chair of Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee (LCAC), I speak to Dr Meredith Lake on mornings to update Centralians on LCAC’s progress on the inquiry into the Voluntary Assisted Dying in the Northern Territory – Final Report 2024. We discuss work completed to date, and what lies ahead between now and September.
ABC 105.7FM Voluntary Assisted Dying Inquiry
As Chair of Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee (LCAC), I speak to Adam Steer on breakfast radio to update Territorians on LCAC’s progress on the inquiry into the Voluntary Assisted Dying in the Northern Territory – Final Report 2024. We discuss the tabling of the First Interim Report, and commencement of public hearings and community consultations.
Hon John Howard AC
Contribution to Australian society, economic reform, public safety reform, Port Arthur, gun control, enduring changes come from establishing bipartisan consensus.
Defamation
Model provisions, uniformity, stage 1 and 2 reforms, Voller, best practice in digital era, new defences, consistency and harmonisation.
LCAC VAD First Interim Report
Voluntary Assisted Dying Inquiry, challenging questions, progress towards resolution, work to date, forthcoming plans, keeping Territorians informed.
Fanfare Festival!
Celebration, band music, CPA, Dr V’s Swing Thing, Sydney, DBCYA, Government House, community musical volunteers, kids jazz masterclass, economic footprint.
NZ Global Worker Attraction
Workforce, industry, return on investment, stakeholder engagement, overseas jobseekers, New Zealander migration, WorkerConnect, Radio NZ, Richard Bedford, attraction versus retention.
Berrimah Road Duplication
Infrastructure projects, Haileybury Rendall School, environmental impact, traffic, safety, lack of business case and consultation, cooperation needed with Federal Government.
RNZ – Radio New Zealand National Global Worker Attraction
In my capacity as Assistant Minister for International Students, Migration and Population, I recently attended a Global Worker Attraction event in Auckland, to support Team NT to promote the Territory as a great place to live and work. The targeted engagement involved speaking to Kiwis about work possibilities in a range of sectors, including primary health care, social services and child protection, hospitality and tourism, law and order, civil construction and infrastructure, and ICT and digital services. I spoke to Bella Craig on RNZ to explain why the NT is a really good option to consider for New Zealanders thinking about migrating to Australia.
Mix 104.9 FM Voluntary Assisted Dying Inquiry
As Chair of Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee (LCAC), I speak to Katie Woolf on morning radio to update Territorians on LCAC’s inquiry into the Voluntary Assisted Dying in the Northern Territory – Final Report 2024. We discuss the forthcoming appointment of specialist advisors, upcoming LCAC agenda items, August public hearing locations, and future timelines.
ABC 105.7FM Voluntary Assisted Dying Inquiry
As Chair of Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee (LCAC), I speak to Adam Steer on breakfast radio to update Territorians on LCAC’s progress in responding to a referral from the Attorney-General on 5 May 2025, to undertake an inquiry into the Voluntary Assisted Dying in the Northern Territory – Final Report 2024. We discuss the forthcoming release of the VAD Consultation Paper and Short Consultation Guide, August hearing locations, and next steps.
FANFARE Festival – Dinah Beach ‘Swing, Swing, Swing!’
A short clip from the first night of the FANFARE Festival, featuring myself singing a few tunes with Dr V’s Swing Thing! Thanks to partners from the University of Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Sydney Grammar School, Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association, Haileybury Rendall School, NT Music School, American Australian Association, and Government House for helping to make FANFARE happen.
Mix 104.9FM FANFARE Festival July 4-6
A chat with Katie Woolf about the inaugural FANFARE Festival I will be hosting from July 4-6, celebrating band music! Presented under the auspices of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, the mini festival will feature three exciting performances by the renowned 21-piece jazz Sydney-based big band ‘Dr V’s Swing Thing’, led by acclaimed saxophonist, bandleader, conductor, educator and composer David Theak. Events will include a dinner dance at Dinah Beach, concert at Government House, and masterclass for students at Haileybury Rendall School.
ABC 105.7FM FANFARE Festival July 4-6
A chat with Rick Hind about the inaugural FANFARE Festival I will be hosting from July 4-6, celebrating band music! Presented under the auspices of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, the mini festival will feature three exciting performances by the renowned 21-piece jazz Sydney-based big band ‘Dr V’s Swing Thing’, led by acclaimed saxophonist, bandleader, conductor, educator and composer David Theak. Events will include a dinner dance at Dinah Beach, concert at Government House, and masterclass for students at Haileybury Rendall School.
Mix 104.9 FM Voluntary Assisted Dying Inquiry
As Chair of Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee (LCAC), I speak to Katie Woolf on morning radio to update Territorians on LCAC’s progress in responding to a referral from the Attorney-General on 5 May 2025, to undertake an inquiry into the Voluntary Assisted Dying in the Northern Territory – Final Report 2024. We discuss how this inquiry might add value, its terms of reference, the scope of the inquiry, and what’s coming next in pursuit of progressing VAD in the NT.
ABC 105.7FM Voluntary Assisted Dying Inquiry
As Chair of Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee (LCAC), I speak to Adam Steer on breakfast radio to update Territorians on LCAC’s progress in responding to a referral from the Attorney-General on 5 May 2025, to undertake an inquiry into the Voluntary Assisted Dying in the Northern Territory – Final Report 2024. We discuss how this inquiry might add value, its terms of reference, the scope of the inquiry, and what’s coming next in pursuit of progressing VAD in the NT.
Scrutiny of Legislation Conference 2024
Parliament of Victoria, LCAC, conference program, jurisdiction reports, explanatory memorandum, in-house legal counsel, importance of pre-enactment scrutiny, improving democratic governance.
Attorney-General’s Omnibus Bill
Tidying legislation, scrutiny, NAAJA, NTCAT, Justice of Peace, Commissioner of Oaths, conveyancing, electronic titling, legal profession, synthetic medicines, residential tenancies.
Community Choirs & Musical Groups
Recognising and celebrating, Chorale, Vocalective, Arafura, Collective, Wind Ensemble, Beach Choir, Hot and Cold, Navy Band, FANFARE festival.
Racism Eradication
Indigenous, diversity, courage, multiculturalism, discrimination, racism data, fighting to eradicate racism together, social cohesion, UMNT, personal experiences, government’s role.
World Autoimmune & Arthritis Disease Day
Raising awareness about autoimmune diseases, symptoms, impact, medical science, rheumatoid arthritis, myasthenia gravis, gratitude for healthcare and modern medicine.
Scrutiny of Water Amendment Bill
Westminster system, bill consultation period, scrutiny committees across Australia, respecting process, utilising Parliamentary mechanisms effectively.
Multifaith Communities, Harmony Day & Multiculturalism
Cultural diversity, multifaith communities, Harmony Day, evolution of Australia’s multicultural policy, bipartisan support, proactively defending and fighting for multiculturalism.