House debates
Wednesday, 10 October 2012
- Settlement and Humanitarian Services (1 speech)
I recently travelled to Cairns, Townsville, Toowoomba and the Lockyer Valley, and I met with agencies working in settlement services. I want to pay tribute to the fantastic work that many of... - Richmond Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
I am very pleased today to rise to speak about some major infrastructure in my electorate. I wish to speak specifically about some of the upgrades to the Pacific Highway and the federal Labor... - Longman Electorate: Environment (1 speech)
This August I had the privilege of visiting Caboolture Montessori School, where I met a group of primary school students who are extremely passionate about protecting and preserving their local... - Wyong Shire Council (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the recent Wyong Council election and concerns that have been raised with me by a number of constituents about a group or party called the Save Tuggerah Lakes Party, which... - Casey Electorate: Warburton Bowls Club (1 speech)
On Sunday 30 September I was very pleased to attend the official opening of the Warburton Bowls Club's new upgraded synthetic green. It was a great gathering of all of the members of the club.... - Adelaide Football Club (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about my beloved mighty Adelaide Crows. In fact, more specifically, I would like to talk about the role that football clubs and indeed sporting clubs can play in enriching... - Bonner Electorate: Biplane Crash (1 speech)
It is with the greatest honour that I rise today to extend my deepest condolences to the families and friends of six people killed in a plane crash near Borumba Dam in Queensland on Monday, 1... - World Sight Day (1 speech)
I rise today to raise awareness in the House that tomorrow, 11 October, will be World Sight Day. This is an important day that reminds people that eye health and eye care are very, very... - Hypocrisy Alerts (1 speech)
What Australians want more than anything else from their political representatives is honesty and integrity. But many Australians believe those qualities can sometimes be lacking in this place.... - Shortland Electorate: San Remo Men's Shed (2 speeches)
On Monday I visited the San Remo Men's Shed. It is one of the strong Men's Shed groups that are operating in Shortland electorate. There are a number of dedicated men who go along there and work...
