House debates
Wednesday, 20 March 2013
- Stirling Electorate: Surf Lifesaving (1 speech)
I rise to show my appreciation of the vital role that surf lifesaving clubs play all around Australia in ensuring that when we go to the beach we have the best possible protection. In my... - Adelaide Electorate: National Broadband Network (1 speech)
I rise today to update the House on efforts underway in Adelaide to ensure that our local community maximises the potential of the National Broadband Network and the huge opportunities that come... - Forde Electorate: Elective Surgery (1 speech)
I rise to speak on an issue starting to affect a number of constituents in my electorate as a result of this government pulling $103 million of funding from Queensland Health and the flow-on... - Griffith Electorate: Aboriginal Centre for Performing Arts (1 speech)
In my community in Brisbane's Southside, we have some of Australia's most iconic arts and cultural institutions. One I am particularly proud of is the Aboriginal Centre for Performing Arts at... - Bullpitt, Mr Noel, MBE (1 speech)
Today I would like to pay tribute to a man who devoted a great part of his life to the surf lifesaving movement. Noel Frank Bullpitt MBE passed away recently in Bundaberg aged 100. He celebrated... - Melbourne Electorate: Racial Profiling (1 speech)
The struggle for full equality takes many forms. Sometimes it is progressed by laws in this place, sometimes it is progressed by the decisions of government, but most of the time it comes from... - Macarthur Electorate: World Down Syndrome Day (1 speech)
This Thursday is World Down Syndrome Day and I would like to take this opportunity to praise a group of parents in my electorate who are committed to supporting families touched by Down syndrome.... - La Trobe Electorate: Harmony Day (1 speech)
This week is very happily bookended by Harmony Day and St Patrick's Day. As this year is my 30th year in Australia, I have had cause to reflect on what this country has offered to so many Irish... - Bennelong Electorate: North Ryde (1 speech)
As you enter the electorate of Bennelong you quickly notice a firm line of separation between the commercial hub of Macquarie Park, which includes some of our country's biggest corporate names,... - Lindsay Electorate: National Volunteer Awards (2 speeches)
I recently had the pleasure of hosting an event to celebrate some of the most dedicated volunteers in my community who were recently recognised under the National Volunteer Awards. I congratulate...
