House debates
Monday, 23 June 2014
- Centenary of the Red Cross in Australia (1 speech)
This year, 2014, marks the centenary of the Australian Red Cross. The Australian Red Cross was established at a momentous time in the history of the Commonwealth of Australia on 13 August 1914,... - Western Australian Senate Election (1 speech)
It being the last week of the current Senate as they sit this week, I will take the opportunity to report on the outcome of the WA Senate election on April 5. There has been a fair bit of budget... - Petition: Pensions and Benefits (1 speech)
Tonight I present to the House a petition signed by 1,051 petitioners and approved by the Petitions Committee for presentation to the House. The petition read as follows— To the Honourable... - Sheean, Ordinary Seaman Edward (Teddy) (1 speech)
I am pleased to have this opportunity to highlight the extraordinary bravery of a Tasmanian man, Ordinary Seaman Edward Sheean—known as Teddy to his mates—who died on 1 December 1942... - Shortland Electorate: Belmont Medicare Rally (1 speech)
Around 500 people gathered at the 'Save Medicare' rally in Belmont this weekend to protest against the government's attack on our healthcare system. I was proud to march, as part of the... - Little League Baseball National Champions (2 speeches)
It is a big thing to represent one's country in any regard but particularly in sport when you first have to be the best in the country. I therefore take this opportunity to pay tribute to the...
