House debates
Thursday, 21 November 2013
- Canberra Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
In February this year, I stood in this place to sing the praises of the Canberra Cavalry, who had won the Australian Baseball Championship and brought the Claxton Shield to Canberra for the very... - Hinkler Electorate: Australian Export Awards (1 speech)
Earlier this year, Bundaberg Brewed Drinks—the maker of Hinkler's iconic ginger beer—was named 2013 Queensland Exporter of the Year. As well as winning the award for manufacturing,... - Kingsford Smith Electorate: Laperouse Museum (1 speech)
On 17 November, I had the great honour of attending the Friends of Laperouse Museum annual general meeting with my fellow patrons, the Consul General of France, Eric Berti and Don Harwin MLC of... - Apology to the Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants (1 speech)
I remind the House that on 16 November last Saturday was the fourth anniversary of the apology to the forgotten Australians. Everyone remembers that day. It was an emotional time. I acknowledge... - Blair Electorate: Australia Post (1 speech)
Earlier this week, the member for Ryan put a motion in relation to postcodes. I want to associate myself with her and commend her for doing so. Certainly in my electorate of Blair there is an... - Armenian Genocide (1 speech)
I rise to express grave concerns that a House of Representatives committee room has today been used to advocate a revision of accepted history on the Armenian genocide. At the invitation of Labor... - Proceeds of Crime (1 speech)
The previous Labor government, in its wisdom, established a proceeds of crime fund. The essence of the fund was to ensure that the ill-gotten gains from crime were recycled into community... - Australian Student Prize (1 speech)
I am delighted to rise to congratulate the recipients of the 2012 Australian Student Prize in my electorate of Higgins. This is a significant honour which is awarded to the top 500 students... - Philippines: Typhoon Haiyan (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge the fantastic work that is currently being done by the wonderful team of medical professionals currently on location in the Philippines. As you would all know, last... - Buy Local Campaign (2 speeches)
I wish to raise today a campaign which has been kicked off in my electorate by a number of local newspapers as well as local councils. The Buy Local initiative is incredibly important. It...
