House debates
Monday, 27 May 2013
- Casey Apprentice/Trainee of the Year Awards (1 speech)
On 1 May I hosted the 4th Annual Casey Apprentice/Trainee of the Year Awards at the Montrose Football Club. As I have told the House before, in 2009 I initiated these awards to recognise and... - Ballarat Volunteer Recognition Awards (1 speech)
I recently had the pleasure to spend an evening with local volunteers at the 2013 Ballarat Volunteer Recognition Awards, which were organised by United Way and Volunteering Ballarat. It was a... - National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
It is with great pleasure that I bring to the House's attention a story that has been shared with me from a Bonner constituent. For the purposes of this speech, let us call her Mary. In a... - Richmond Electorate: GP Superclinic (1 speech)
I am really pleased to be updating the House today on the recently completed GP superclinic at south Tweed Heads in my electorate or, as the clinic is known as, Tweed Health for Everyone. This is... - National School Chaplaincy and Student Welfare Program (1 speech)
I rise to advise the House of a little-known organisation that does a mighty effort in communities right around Australia. I speak of our school chaplains. Last week was Chappy Week, which is an... - Climate Change (1 speech)
If any more evidence were required to demonstrate that a possible Abbott government will become the greatest environmental wrecker in this nation's history then the recent call to remove... - Mallee Electorate: Banking (1 speech)
Long have I feared circumstances developing in my part of regional Victoria where some lenders have not behaved with decency and commercial common sense in addressing large debt exposure. For... - Jagajaga Electorate: West Heidelberg Neighbourhood Renewal Program (1 speech)
Throughout the electorate of Jagajaga there are some fantastic people who work very, very hard together to improve their communities. Today I want to pay tribute to the people who live in... - Hasluck Electorate: Edney Primary School (1 speech)
One of my local schools is today concluding a fundraising effort which will provide an opportunity for its students to come to Canberra this year. For the last few months, the school community of... - Entry 29 (2 speeches)
Last Wednesday, I attended the launch of Entry 29, a co-working innovation space located just on the edge of the ANU campus in Acton. The name Entry 29 has a terrific connection to Canberra's...
