House debates
Thursday, 15 May 2014
- Petition: Citizenship (1 speech)
I table a petition that has been through the Standing Committee on Petitions regarding the permanent residency of Ms Eunsil, or Chloe, Park. The principal petitioner is Mark Illingworth. The... - Corangamite Electorate: Belmont Lions Sports Club (1 speech)
I rise to pay tribute to the Belmont Lions football and netball club, one of the many wonderful sporting clubs in my electorate of Corangamite. Last weekend it was my honour to officially open... - Budget (1 speech)
Last week in my electorate I was approached by a number of constituents who were incredulous at the prospect of a GP tax being imposed by this government. I was unable to offer them any... - Deakin Electorate: Croydon RSL (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge a significant milestone for an important community group in my electorate of Deakin. The Croydon RSL Sub-branch yesterday celebrated 90 years of operation. The RSL has... - Budget (1 speech)
This budget is brutal for the Hunter region. It will have a significant and far-reaching impact on the delivery of health services across the whole of the Hunter. In February this year we... - Barton Electorate: Mental Health (1 speech)
I rise to inform the House of my recent opening of Wesley Hospital's Kogarah clinical education facility with the Wesley Mission CEO, the Reverend Dr Keith Garner. Wesley Mission has been an... - Budget (1 speech)
It is pretty clear that the Treasurer just does not understand the financial reality of many Australian lives. Yesterday, he justified removing family tax benefit B once the youngest child turns... - Dobell Electorate: Surf-Lifesaving (1 speech)
On Sunday, 27 April 2014, Surf Life Saving Central Coast volunteers lowered the flags, ending the 2013-14 patrol season. This season saw Surf Life Saving Central Coast celebrate its 75th... - Budget (1 speech)
'We want to end the funding uncertainty for schools.' This was the promise of those opposite prior to the election. 'You can vote Liberal or Labor and you will get exactly the same amount of... - Robertson Electorate: Employment (1 speech)
The coalition government is investing in my electorate of Robertson in a significant way, with 600 Commonwealth jobs to be located in the Gosford CBD. This is a game changer for the Central... - Education Funding (1 speech)
At this time last year, in the staff room of the school where I was principal and in staffroom conversations across sectors and across the country, Gonski funding was on the horizon and the... - Turkey: Mining Tragedy (1 speech)
I rise to add my voice to the chorus of voices around the world talking about the tragedy that is unfolding in the Soma mine in western Turkey. I note that the member for Kingsford-Smith spoke on... - University of Newcastle (1 speech)
I rise to pay tribute to the University of Newcastle and congratulate them on the recent announcement that they have become the No. 1 ranked university under 50 years of age in Australia. This... - Higher Education (1 speech)
I am proud to rise on this side of the chamber in support of the biggest education reform in 30 years. The government's higher education reform will expand opportunities for all students,... - War on the Wharves Fundraising Event (1 speech)
I wish to congratulate the members and delegates of the Maritime Union of Australia for holding the third annual War on the Wharves on 9 April at Souths Juniors in my electorate. The War on the... - Casey Electorate: Gladysdale Primary School (1 speech)
On Sunday, 4 May I had the pleasure of attending the Gladysdale Primary School annual festival. It was the 30th anniversary of their annual festival, a festival which raises money for the school.... - Bendigo Electorate: Hospitals (1 speech)
Earlier the member for Corangamite mentioned in her speech the Liberal-National candidate for the state election. I am glad that she has brought up the coming Victoria state election, because the... - Australian War Memorial (1 speech)
Last week a constituent of mine asked me to deliver a collection of war memorabilia to the Australian War Memorial to contribute to its extensive collection. These items from World War I provide... - Environment (1 speech)
There was so much unnecessary bad news in the Abbott government's first budget that it has not been possible for the media to cover every detail. One of the less-publicised details was the $480... - Bass Electorate: Mountain Bike Trails (2 speeches)
Mountain biking is an increasingly popular sport in Australia and around the world. Over 25,000 tourists each year come to Tasmania and partake in some form of cycling. This demonstrates the...
