House debates
Monday, 22 September 2014
- Richmond Electorate: Employment (1 speech)
People on the New South Wales North Coast have many concerns with the actions of this cruel Liberal-National Party government. They have concerns about the doctor tax and the petrol tax. As well... - Calare Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
I proudly rise to speak about the sporting prowess of the electorate of Calare, particularly in this time of grand finals. I am keen on sport, particularly team sport, which is good for the young... - Strong, Major Rod and Major Denice (2 speeches)
I wish to acknowledge the long and devoted service of Majors Rod and Denice Strong, who have now retired from the Salvation Army, and the particular contribution they have made to our country, to... - Forde Electorate: Logan Seniors Ambassadors (1 speech)
I rise to speak today in recognition of some of the outstanding seniors who have been recognised recently as Seniors Ambassadors for Logan. In 2009 Robin Gallen was named Seniors Ambassador of... - Invictus Games (1 speech)
The Invictus Games were held in London from 9 to 14 September and I would like to acknowledge Darren McManus-Smith from the South Lake Macquarie RSL Sub Branch, who played a very important role... - Taxation (1 speech)
There are many things that stand in the way of advancement for developing countries. The media highlights famine, civil war, a lack of resources, disease and in some cases unelected governments... - National Security (1 speech)
This is my first opportunity in the parliament to speak about the events of last week, many of which were focused in my electorate. A number of the raids and arrests took place there. I want to... - Macarthur Electorate: NOVA Employment (1 speech)
Today I wish to share the wonderful work that NOVA Employment is doing in Macarthur to support people living with disabilities to find employment. NOVA Employment is an organisation that provides... - Shortland Electorate: Positive Behaviour for Learning (1 speech)
On Thursday last week I visited Windale Public School for the official launch of the school's Positive Behaviour for Learning framework program. The school has chosen three key indicators or... - Swan Electorate: Sport (2 speeches)
Although Australia may be a culturally diverse country which has taken on and quite often become dominant in many sports that did not originate here, I am proud that our No. 1 sport remains that...
