House debates
Thursday, 4 September 2014
- Superannuation (1 speech)
Over the last two days, we have seen this government open a new front on its war on young people in Australia. Not content with destroying the dreams of students around the country through plans... - Small Business (1 speech)
Small business is the engine room of the economy and it is a major source of jobs. It encapsulates the spirit of having a go and being prepared to put your ideas on the line, making your... - Superannuation (1 speech)
This is a government of the top end of town, by the top end of town and for the top end of town. Nowhere is this more evident than in their budget and that dirty, dodgy deal that they did with... - Rotary (1 speech)
I wish to acknowledge today all of the students who recently took part in two public speaking competitions hosted by Rotary clubs in my electorate of Deakin. I applaud the Rotary clubs for... - Superannuation (1 speech)
On 6 April 2013, Prime Minister Abbott said: Our clear, categoric commitment to the Australian people is that we are not going to make unexpected, adverse changes to superannuation. Again, we... - National Literacy and Numeracy Week (1 speech)
Last week I joined with students at Tuggerah Public School to celebrate National Literacy and Numeracy Week and to participate in Read for Australia. Tuggerah Public School may be known as 'the... - Superannuation (1 speech)
Yesterday the member for Fairfax presented the government with a birthday cake and our Prime Minister blew out the candles. Together, they ensured that nine mining companies would pay less tax... - Petrie Electorate: Mousetrap Theatre (1 speech)
I would like to acknowledge a local theatre in my electorate, the Mousetrap Theatre, for the sense of community it brings to the Redcliffe Peninsula. The theatre encourages locals of all ages to... - Superannuation (1 speech)
Before the election, Tony Abbott said, 'Our clear, categorical commitment to the Australian people is that we are not going to make unexpected, adverse changes to superannuation.' But, thanks to... - Russia: Media (1 speech)
I wish to raise my concern about the activities of RT, or Russian television. RT is a soft-power, English language, government controlled media outlet. Seven hundred journalists and an estimated... - Indi Electorate: Renewable Energy (1 speech)
I believe that rural and regional Australia holds the key to renewable energy. In my electorate of Indi, individuals, communities and businesses are leading the way by installing solar and other... - Capricornia Electorate: Edward Lloyd Park (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge a major makeover currently underway at Edward Lloyd Park, at Marian, in my electorate of Capricornia. This important redevelopment is worth $825,000. Marian is a small and... - Superannuation (1 speech)
Fourteen times, the Australian public was promised there would be 'no unexpected, adverse changes to superannuation', yet this week we saw an adverse change to superannuation. As a result of what... - Barker Electorate: Meritorious Service Awards (1 speech)
I was privileged recently to see Margaret Considine and Nevin Lamont awarded Meritorious Service Awards by the Prime Minister, a rare honour bestowed upon very few people across the country.... - Superannuation (1 speech)
This week, the Prime Minister has betrayed tens of thousands of people in my electorate in Newcastle by freezing increases to the superannuation guarantee and by abolishing the low-income... - Corangamite Electorate: Brae Restaurant (1 speech)
I rise to congratulate chef Dan Hunter and his staff for the amazing success they have achieved with their Birregurra restaurant Brae. In its first year of operation, it has been named the Age... - Diplomatic Representation: Ukraine (1 speech)
The decision to open an embassy in Kiev is a decision which has emerged from the long work of this parliament. Australia is diplomatically unrepresented in that part of the world, in a country of... - Robertson Electorate: MAX Employment (1 speech)
I amproud to raise the important work that MAX Employment is doing to help mature aged workers seek and find meaningful employment in my electorate of Robertson. MAX Employment is an employment... - Superannuation (1 speech)
I rise to condemn the government for its shameful decision on superannuation yesterday. Obviously those opposite do not understand superannuation and the great benefits it brings to both... - McEvoy, Mr Ted (2 speeches)
I would like to recognise today Ted McEvoy, a Vietnam veteran who spent 20 years in the Royal Australian Air Force. He has spent much of his life serving others, whether in the military or in the...
