Question Time AU

General Debate

Menzies Electorate

House of Representatives · Tuesday 25 November 2025

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At a glance

Gabriel Ng, the member for Menzies, delivered a speech highlighting what he described as long-term neglect of his electorate by successive Liberal governments. He argued that the area was treated as a safe political asset rather than a community requiring investment. Ng detailed specific government commitments in infrastructure, health, education, and community facilities to address these issues. The debate concluded with the sitting being suspended after a division was called.

Outcome

The sitting was suspended from 13:21 to 16:06 after a division was called in the House of Representatives.

Summary in reported speech - not a transcript. AI-generated, so check the official record before quoting.

How the debate unfolded

Opened the debate

Gabriel Ng (Menzies) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

Ng argued that the Menzies electorate had been neglected for decades because it was viewed as a safe Liberal seat. Ng claimed that local concerns regarding infrastructure, health, and community facilities were ignored by previous representatives. Ng stated that the current Labor government is actively addressing these issues through targeted investments. Ng emphasised his commitment to listening to constituents and advocating for their needs. Ng presented specific funding announcements as evidence of this renewed focus on the electorate.