House debates
Wednesday, 9 February 2011
- Higgins Electorate (1 speech)
Yesterday it was one year ago that I delivered my first speech as the federal member for Higgins in the House of Representatives. It is a true honour and privilege to serve as the local member... - Same-Sex Relationships (1 speech)
Last year the Gillard government passed a motion calling on members of parliament to gauge the views of their local communities on the issue of same-sex marriage. Over the parliamentary break, I... - Bonner Electorate: Solar Hot Water Rebate (1 speech)
It is with regret that I rise today to expose the government’s failures in administering the Solar Hot Water Rebate. The climate change portfolio has been plagued with implementation and... - Corio Electorate: Blokes Day Out (1 speech)
I would like to talk today about an issue in my electorate which benefits not just Geelong but the entire Barwon region. It is a celebration of family and friends and of the ties that bind us as... - Dairy Industry (1 speech)
The recent marketing gimmick by supermarket giant Coles has made something of a mockery of the Australian dairy industry, the supermarket’s claims at recent Senate inquiries and anything... - Melbourne Electorate: Paid Parental Leave (1 speech)
For the first time this year, many Australian parents were able to access paid parental leave. I and the Greens have welcomed this change, especially as my electorate has one of the highest... - Cowan Electorate: Mr Maurie Ellemor (1 speech)
As members of parliament, we often hear of illnesses and medical problems that afflict our constituents. Such moments are reminders to us that there are many people in Australia who, through no... - Shortland Electorate: Awards (1 speech)
On 28 January, the recipients of the 2010 Shortland awards were presented with their awards. This year it was a little different because we also gave awards to three groups. The first is the... - Australian Natural Disasters; ABC Local Radio (1 speech)
Since parliament has resumed, we have seen an outpouring of emotion over the disasters of this summer, with many members relating heart-rending accounts of what they and members of their... - Australian Capital Territory: Hospitals (2 speeches)
On 21 December last year, my three-year-old son became ill. After a fall, he began vomiting, and it soon became serious enough that my wife took him to the emergency room. He stayed in hospital...
