House debates
Thursday, 17 July 2014
- Holt Electorate: Indian Community (1 speech)
I rise today to provide an update on the enormous contribution that is made to my electorate and to our country by the Indian community. In Australia there is a rapidly growing Indian community... - Lyne Electorate: Surf Life Saving (1 speech)
I rise to publicly acknowledge the contributions and commitment of Surf Life Saving Australia around the nation but, in particular, the Lower North Coast Branch, which held its awards of... - Murphy, Mr Conor (2 speeches)
I want to take a few minutes to talk about a remarkable young man, Conor Murphy, who sadly passed away on Monday morning. Conor was a member of my staff and he was my friend. He had worked in my... - Forgotten Australians (1 speech)
I, too, would like to acknowledge Conor Murphy and the contribution made by the member for Fremantle. I had the privilege of meeting Conor with the Rare Voices group and have spent much time with... - Sharks (1 speech)
I would like also to associate myself with the remarks of the member for Fremantle and to pass on my condolences to Conor's family and to Melissa's staff. It has been a very difficult time for... - Braddon Electorate: Economy (1 speech)
As many of my colleagues well know, the mining industry has always been a significant contributor to the economic fortune of my state of Tasmania. It is a matter of concern that many in... - Early Childhood Education (1 speech)
Early childhood education is a fundamental part of development. For most it is the first educational experience which drives learning and intellectual, social and emotional development. But it... - Hindmarsh Electorate: Community Forums (1 speech)
I rise today to provide details about two recent community forums held in the electorate of Hindmarsh with the Hon. Kevin Andrews, Minister for Social Services and member for Menzies. The forums... - Canberra Electorate: CSIRO (1 speech)
Yesterday I attended the CSIRO's briefing—Science for Breakfast: getting more from their science. Improved efficiency and sustainability in the way that we use our limited resources are... - Gilmore Electorate: Hewitt Earthworks Subcontractors (2 speeches)
) ( ): Mr Speaker, Gilmore is proud to have HMAS Albatross in our region, especially as it is the new Romeo helicopter training location. Our local subbies secured many of the subcontracts,...
