House debates
Monday, 21 March 2011
- Macarthur Electorate (1 speech)
Today I want to mention a beautiful township in my electorate of Macarthur, the township of Appin, and its 200-year celebrations. The week of 13 May 2011 holds great significance for the historic... - Blacktown Girls High School (1 speech)
Last Monday I had the pleasure of attending the morning assembly of Blacktown Girls High School, in my electorate of Greenway, to confer badges on two of the school’s new flag monitors and... - Dornan, Mrs Dimity, AO (1 speech)
As I said in my maiden speech, I draw great inspiration from the remarkable people living in my electorate of Ryan. One such person—and she is truly remarkable—is Mrs Dimity Dornan,... - Wakefield Electorate: Leopard Tank (1 speech)
Last week it was my great pleasure to welcome to the town of Two Wells in my electorate a Leopard tank. This decommissioned tank has already become a great local icon. The Plains Producer, which... - Gordon East Public School (1 speech)
I rise to speak about Gordon East Public School in my electorate. Last year I asked a question of the then Minister for Education about the Building the Education Revolution works at Gordon East... - Fraser Electorate: Social Justice Summit (1 speech)
The community sector is vital to helping disadvantaged Australians. It is often overlooked in politics. In my time in office I intend to make it a priority to connect with and support community... - National Harmony Day (1 speech)
Yesterday I had the pleasure of celebrating National Harmony Day in my electorate with several hundred members of the local Indian community. The venue was the Sant Nirankari Mission, which is... - Epilepsy: Purple Day (1 speech)
Half a million Australians will be affected by epilepsy in their lifetime. Purple Day will be held on 26 March 2011. It is a global grassroots effort dedicated to raising awareness of epilepsy... - Sham Contracting (1 speech)
The Australian Building and Construction Commissioner has announced hearings for an inquiry into so-called ‘sham’ contracting in the construction industry. But, given the response by... - Thu Duc Ex-Reserve Officers Association (2 speeches)
Recently I had the pleasure of attending two functions organised by the Thu Duc Ex-Reserve Officers Association. Since 1987, the association has been working with and on behalf of veterans who...
