House debates
Monday, 24 March 2014
- Cohen, Mr John, OAM (1 speech)
I rise to inform the House of the passing of a much loved member of my local community Mr John Cohen OAM on 18 March 2014. John was born in Cologne, Germany, in 1919. After being thrown out of... - Melba College (1 speech)
I recently had the great pleasure of visiting the junior and senior campuses of Melba College in Croydon to present badges and certificates to this year's cohort of student leaders. Since the... - Broadband (1 speech)
Last week in the parliament the Minister for Communications crowed that, since he had taken charge, since we had entered the brave new land of 'Turnbullistan', 28,000 new brownfield premises had... - Road Safety (1 speech)
The A Metre Matters Campaign calls for a minimum one-metre rule for motorists overtaking cyclists. There is a simple logic to this issue. The motorist in a car, travelling up to 120 kilometres an... - Petition: Medicare (1 speech)
I rise today to present a petition to the House, in accordance with standing order 207(b), that has been found in order by the Petitions Committee. The petition read as follows— To the... - Brisbane Electorate: School Bullying (1 speech)
Last Friday, schools and communities around the country, and in my electorate of Brisbane, took a strong stand together against bullying and violence in our schools. A snapshot of the school... - Bendigo Electorate: National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
In my electorate, it is vital that the government does not delay the rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. I am concerned by recent media reports that, again, this issue is on the... - Braddon Electorate: Mobile Phone Coverage (1 speech)
Recently, I have been in contact with the Sisters Beach progress association which have indicated to me their intention to apply for funding under the coalition government's Mobile Black Spots... - Canberra Electorate: National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
It is a well-documented fact that participating in the community and connecting with others is essential for good health and wellbeing. This Saturday, 29 March, the inaugural Connect and... - Hume Electorate: Economy (1 speech)
As we approach national 'repeal day' this Wednesday, I applaud the government's moves in reducing red tape for small business. In my electorate of Hume, red tape is stifling business growth. York... - Throsby Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Anybody who has spent any time in the Illawarra knows there is a fantastic sense of community spirit and a community willingness to pitch in and help those who are in need. That spirit—that... - Free Meat Week (1 speech)
This week there has been a campaign running called Meat Free Week, but, to counter that, the National Party and many in the coalition are going to take part in Free Meat Week. In my electorate of... - Parramatta Electorate: Pakistan Association of Australia (1 speech)
Last night the Pakistan Association of Australia held its annual dinner in Granville. The dinner clashed with my flights to Canberra, unfortunately, so I was on a flight instead of being with... - Barker Electorate: Trade and Agriculture (1 speech)
I recently had the pleasure of meeting with the Cattle Council of Australia's president, Andrew Ogilvie, in Mt Gambier. I was very pleased to be joined at that meeting by my friend and colleague... - Fremantle Electorate: Health (1 speech)
A couple of weeks ago I visited the Freo Street Doctor service with the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. I cannot stress enough the importance of this kind of service, which is administered by... - National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence (1 speech)
Last Friday appropriately was not only Harmony Day but also national 'Bully Zero' day, so as the member for Brisbane said: we should take the time to consider that bullying comes in all shapes... - World Tuberculosis Day (1 speech)
Today is World TB Day where we raise awareness of tuberculosis and its incidence throughout the world. Last year 8.6 million cases of tuberculosis were diagnosed throughout the world—1.3... - Banned Drinker Register (1 speech)
I rise today to try to slash some of the myths being spread by the Labor Party about the impact of the Banned Drinker Register on hospitalisation rates in the Northern Territory. Members will... - Hunter Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
Traffic congestion on the New England Highway through my electorate is a nightmare mainly driven by the mining industry. I am very pleased to be able to report that part of that problem,... - Early Education (2 speeches)
I recently visited Stepping Stone childcare centre at Kidman Park in my electorate which educates around 150 children. I want to congratulate the 40 loyal and hardworking staff on the positive...
