House debates
Wednesday, 26 March 2014
- Human Rights: Sri Lanka (1 speech)
Today, the UN Human Rights Council will vote on a resolution on Sri Lanka that calls for an independent international inquiry into allegations of wartime violations of human rights and... - Page Electorate: Disability Jobs Drive (1 speech)
About four weeks ago, I joyfully took on the position of ambassador for a disability jobs drive in my community. The aim of this disability jobs drive was to offer 50 jobs in 30 days to people in... - International Purple Day for Epilepsy (1 speech)
March 26 is International Purple Day for Epilepsy and is dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. It is a day for us to dispel myths and inform those with seizures that they... - Braddon Electorate: McGrath Foundation and Pink Stumps Day (1 speech)
The prefects at St Brendan-Shaw College in Devonport have put their teachers to the test—on the cricket pitch that is. They have battled it out, students against staff, for Pink Stumps Day,... - National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness (1 speech)
Recently, the Prime Minister said on radio that he would not let the people of Western Australia down on the issue of homelessness support services. The best way the Prime Minister can show that... - Casey Electorate: School Leaders (1 speech)
On Friday morning, 14 March, I had the pleasure of attending the school assembly at The Patch Primary School in the electorate of Casey at the invitation of Principal Debra Herrmann. I was there... - Kingsford Smith Electorate: World's Greatest Shave (1 speech)
I wish to congratulate the staff, students and parents of Chifley Public School for their wonderful fundraising efforts in support of leukaemia patients and leukaemia research through their... - Ingram, Mr Bob, Slack, Mr Doug (1 speech)
I would like to say a few short words about the loss of a couple of large identities in the Emerald and Central Highlands region of Queensland—Mr Bob Ingram and Mr Doug Slack, who, sadly,... - Lindsay Electorate: Palmerston Hospital (5 speeches)
I rise to express my concern at the decision by the Northern Territory government and the Abbott government here in Canberra to delay the construction of the new hospital for Palmerston, which is... - Dobell Electorate: Woongarrah Football Club (1 speech)
Last Saturday, I attended Football Fest Day hosted by Woongarrah Football Club at their home ground at Hamlyn Terrace. The Woongarrah Wildcats Football Club was formed in 2008 by Kevin and Helen... - Lumb, Mr Martin (2 speeches)
I rise today to pay tribute to someone who has been of great assistance to us all, although we might not have realised it: Parliamentary Library staff member Martin Lumb, who last week retired... - Military Superannuation (1 speech)
I rise today to welcome the passage of fairer indexation legislation through this chamber last night and to note its significance to members of the Defence Force in my electorate. Through these... - Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (1 speech)
I rise today to express my concern at the retrograde actions of this government in seeking to repeal section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act and failing to discuss section 18D, which... - McKinnon, Mr Alex (1 speech)
The horrific and tragic injury suffered by NRL player Alex McKinnon reminds us of the dangers of body contact sports. The young Newcastle Knights forward hails from Aberdeen in my electorate and... - Humanise (1 speech)
It is with great pleasure that I rise to inform the House of a fantastic local organisation, Humanise. I would like to acknowledge the presence of my good friends Martin Rogers, Phil Grueff and... - Rogers, Mr Murray (1 speech)
) ( ): I congratulate one of the great sporting figures of Ipswich, Mr Murray Rogers, who was recently awarded an Order of Australia medal for services to sports administration in the community... - Launceston Cycling Festival (1 speech)
I rise today to highlight the Launceston Cycling Festival which comprises three major events. The National Junior Track Series unleashes our stars of the future. It started the careers of Macey... - Honours and Awards (1 speech)
I n the same year that k nighthoods were abolished in Australia , the UK b and the Thompson Twins had a hit called King for a Day . So I dedicate my 90- second statement to the Prime Ministe r's... - Murray Electorate: Albanian Community (1 speech)
Last Sunday, I had the pleasure of attending the Shepparton Albanian Harvest Festival at Shepparton showgrounds. This week has also seen us look at some of the most recent research into... - Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Special Broadcasting Service (2 speeches)
On the week before the budget, I make a plea to the government to keep their promise not to cut the funding for the ABC or the SBS. These are vital services to my neck of the woods. Many people...
