House debates
Thursday, 4 September 2014
- Aged Care (1 speech)
One year ago, the Prime Minister promised there would be no surprises and no excuses from a new coalition government. But, one year later, what have we seen? A new GP tax, increases in the petrol... - Abbott Government (1 speech)
Following on from that very negative contribution, I say there is great bipartisanship on issues like dementia. However, it is timely for me to talk about the achievements of the government one... - Media Freedom (1 speech)
In 2004, Zack de la Rocha, from Rage Against the Machine, dedicated this poem to journalists around the world: Eyes Upon The Eyes You're the eyes upon the eyes and upon the batons that pound... - Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program (1 speech)
If we based our hopes for future generations on media reports alone, it would be understandable to feel pessimistic and concerned. However, I recently had the privilege of again participating in... - Health Data Linkage (1 speech)
In late July, I was invited to a lecture at UWA. It had an intriguing title and I thought I would rock on down. The title was 'Health, political arithmetic and public accountability: bringing... - Vietnam Veterans Day (2 speeches)
It is a Monday morning, Madam Speaker, and I am in Princes Way, Drouin. People are coming out of the early morning light. I am sitting in my car waiting for Michelle Grattan or Paul Bongiorno to...
