House debates
Monday, 23 June 2014
- Euthanasia (1 speech)
Today I want to call upon the parliament to once and for all finalise the issue of voluntary euthanasia. I think it is fair to say that over the last 30 years we as a political class have failed... - Petition: Mobile Phone Services (1 speech)
Inadequate mobile phone coverage remains a significant issue for Australians living, working and travelling in regional and remote areas of the country, particularly in the electorate of Braddon.... - Bendigo Electorate (1 speech)
Today I rise to show my support for one of my local councils, the City of Greater Bendigo, and their approval last week of a planning application to build a mosque in East Bendigo. I am told from... - Sisters of Charity (1 speech)
It is with great pleasure today that I speak on the inspiring contribution of the Sisters of Charity to the Australian community. This is a year of celebration for the Sisters of Charity and it... - Bowtell, Mr William Devere (1 speech)
I want to take this opportunity to record my condolences to the passing of William Devere Bowtell, known as 'Bowie', who was born July 1925. 'Bowie' was a great friend of many people in my... - Domestic Violence (1 speech)
I wish to discuss an issue that is all too prevalent, not just in my electorate of Durack but, sadly, across the nation: domestic and family violence. In March this year I was given the honour of... - Health Care (1 speech)
On Saturday, the Labor members of parliament from the Hunter, Pat Conroy, Sharon Claydon and I, joined with the shadow assistant health minister, Stephen Jones, to lead a Medicare march from the... - Winterbottom, Mr John (1 speech)
I rise to speak today about a warm, empathetic, humorous, intelligent and funny friend of mine called John Winterbottom. On Friday, I had the absolute pleasure of presenting John with his Order... - Grayndler Electorate: Women's Homelessness and Youth Services (1 speech)
Women's homelessness services in the electorate of Grayndler are at great risk. The state government's Going Home Staying Home initiative has changed the tendering for these services. The New... - Ryan Electorate: Refugee Services (2 speeches)
The importance of a strong community and a flexible model to integrate refugees into Australian society cannot be stressed enough. All too often there is a one-size-fits-all model when it comes...
