House debates
Monday, 2 December 2013
- Brand Electorate: Medicare Locals (1 speech)
I would like to talk today about the vital role Medicare Locals play in keeping Australians well and out of hospital. There are 61 Medicare Locals across the country. They are designed to put... - Macarthur Electorate: Mr John Saliba (1 speech)
It is with great sadness that I rise today to pay tribute to an inspirational man from my electorate who impacted on the lives of so many young people and their families across Macarthur. Last... - Scullin Electorate: Whittlesea Community Leadership Network (1 speech)
I rise to speak about a new initiative that is doing great things for people in and around the Scullin electorate. This initiative is building stronger communities through leadership and through... - Mount Whitestone State School (1 speech)
A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending the special opening of the Mount Whitestone State School healthy learning facility and edible garden. The Mount Whitestone State School... - Blair Electorate: Blair Disability Links (2 speeches)
Every year on 3 December, the International Day of People with Disability, I hold the Blair Disability Links expo in the Brassall Shopping Centre in Ipswich. The event is organised and very ably... - Gorton Electorate: Public Transport (1 speech)
I would like to draw the attention of the House to a pressing issue in my electorate: public transport infrastructure and the fact that the residents of Caroline Springs are still crying out for... - Carbon Tax (1 speech)
I rise today to call upon the Labor Party to join with the coalition in repealing the carbon tax before Christmas. The legislation has passed the lower house. If Labor will support us, it would... - Shortland Electorate: Surf Lifesaving (1 speech)
Today I rise to pay tribute to one of the outstanding surf lifesaving clubs within the Shortland electorate, Swansea Belmont Surf Life Saving Club, a club that yesterday celebrated 85 years. It... - Corangamite Electorate: Mobile Phone Coverage (2 speeches)
I rise to speak on the importance of mobile phone communications in my seat of Corangamite. Mobile phone black spots have placed an enormous amount of pressure on local communities, including...
