House debates
Thursday, 16 May 2013
- Adoption (1 speech)
On 15 April I attended the Barnardos Mother of the Year ceremony in WA. There were three finalists: three ladies with impressive stories and impressive characters. All have done great things for... - Fire services (1 speech)
On 6 April I met up with the New South Wales opposition leader, John Robertson, at Revesby Fire Station in the electorate of Banks. That day the fire station was closed. On 26 April I noticed... - National Volunteer Week (1 speech)
This week is National Volunteer Week and today I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge some of the hardworking volunteers in my electorate. In the lead up to National Volunteer Week,... - Live Animal Exports (1 speech)
I rise on the issue of live animal exports, an issue that I first raised concerns about in this place some seven years ago. It is an issue that I have continued to advocate both within the... - Rotary Adventure in Citizenship Program (1 speech)
I want to acknowledge the students here through the Parliamentary Exchange Office who are here on a Rotary Adventure in Citizenship. Welcome to the Federation Chamber. I trust you enjoy your time... - Anzac Day (1 speech)
Anzac Day has a significant place in the hearts and minds of all Australians. It is an opportunity to take the time to pause and remember those who have given their lives so that we can enjoy the... - Personal Helpers and Mentors Program (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about a great program funded by the Australian government, the Australian government Personal Helpers and Mentors program—PHaMs. Last month, I had the pleasure of... - O'Connor Electorate: Hockeyroos and Jillaroos (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about a visit to Kalgoorlie recently by the Australian Ausdrill Hockeyroos and Jillaroos side. They visited Kalgoorlie last Thursday, Friday and Saturday. I would like to... - Tasmanian Forests Agreement, DisabilityCare Australia (1 speech)
Good morning, colleagues. Lots of things have been happening in Tassie since we were here last, particularly in my region. First and foremost, the Tasmanian forests agreement has finally been... - National Volunteer Week (1 speech)
I rise today to raise awareness, as some of my colleagues have, on Volunteer Week. Volunteer Week runs this week from 13 May to 19 May. This year's theme is to say 'Thanks a million'. If it... - Saluting Their Service Certificates (2 speeches)
It was on honour for me on 26 April to present some local veterans with 'Saluting Their Service' certificates. It is important that we recognise these veterans for the work that they have done...
