House debates
Monday, 25 June 2012
- Macarthur Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
I believe that one of the most important roles I have as a member of parliament is to listen to the needs and concerns of my community and then work tirelessly to address these issues and do... - University of Western Sydney, Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (1 speech)
A few months ago I was given the honour of addressing the graduating students of the schools of engineering, computing and mathematics from the University of Western Sydney. It was special on a... - Regional Development Australia (1 speech)
Tonight in this grievance debate I speak about regional development in Australia, or perhaps the lack of it. That will lead me into the old area consultative committees and the current RDA... - Canberra Electorate (1 speech)
Since becoming the member for Canberra, I have occasionally heard mutterings from some sections of the media who think the ACT would be better off if our two federal seats were what they call... - Child Care (1 speech)
On this late evening, I rise to discuss a very important issue to my neighbours across the seat of Hughes: the childcare industry, an industry which plays a critical role in Australian society.... - Taxation (2 speeches)
I rise tonight to talk about tax reform and progress on various aspects of tax reform in Australia. Several years ago Australia's future tax system was put under review, led by former head of...
