House debates
Wednesday, 20 March 2013
- Oaktree Foundation: Roadtrip to End Poverty (2 speeches)
Last week I met with a delegation of dynamic young men and women from my electorate who were visiting Canberra to promote the Oaktree Foundation's Roadtrip to End Poverty. The road trip is an... - Rare Voices Australia (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge the outstanding work of Rare Voices Australia. Today I attended a function, with some other parliamentarians, organised by Rare Voices Australia. This is an organisation... - Tweed Valley Relay for Life (1 speech)
I rise to talk about a fantastic event in my electorate this Saturday: the Tweed Valley Relay for Life. I know there are many other 'relays for life' that occur, but it will be a great event this... - Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (1 speech)
I rise to talk about a recent family conference for the Tuberous Sclerosis Society, which follows on the Rare Voices barbecue that the member for Solomon talked about. I actually represented the... - Bosnian Sculpture (1 speech)
On Tuesday, 12 March, I joined together with the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Bob Carr, fellow parliamentarians and friends from the Bosnian Community, including the Ambassador for... - Aston Electorate: Knox Headspace (1 speech)
I am proud to report to the House that the Knox Headspace Centre was officially opened this week. The opening of this centre has been the culmination of a two-year campaign which I have... - Media Reform (1 speech)
Over the past 48 hours this House has been joined in a fierce debate over proposals for media reform. The member for Wentworth has been strident in his attacks on these proposed reforms, and his... - Brisbane Electorate: Caitlin Kirby (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge a remarkable young constituent from my electorate, Caitlin Kirby. Caitlin suffers from Down syndrome. However, despite her disability, she is a very talented swimmer.... - Bass Electorate: Hirst Holdings (1 speech)
I rise today to warmly congratulate Mark and Sarah Hirst from my electorate of Bass, who were last week announced as successful applicants in the federal government's Tourism Industry Regional...
