House debates
Wednesday, 24 September 2014
- Tsardoulias, Councillor Emanuel (1 speech)
Two weeks ago I opened the annual Dulwich Hill festival in my electorate of Grayndler. It was not the same. As much as it was a joyous occasion, I was deeply saddened by the absence of my friend... - Hunt Family (1 speech)
Today I wish to remember, with deep respect and sympathy, the five members of the Hunt family: Geoff, Kim, Fletcher, Mia and Phoebe. Yesterday, in the small town of Lockhart in the Riverina, they... - Australian Broadcasting Corporation (1 speech)
On the night before the 2013 federal election, Prime Minister Abbott promised, on SBS news, 'no cuts to the ABC or SBS'. After the election it became another broken promise, and in the May budget... - North Queensland: Environment (1 speech)
The greatest terrorism threat in North Queensland, it is sad to say, comes from the extreme green movement. When I say 'extreme greens', I am not talking about ordinary community groups and... - Rural and Regional Health Services (1 speech)
Today I would like to talk about a unique service that is offered in Albury-Wodonga. It is a cross-border education of doctors. Operating under the auspices Albury Wodonga Health, the University... - The Lions Club of Crestwood (1 speech)
I rise today to mark a very special occasion. The Lions Club of Crestwood in my electorate recently celebrated 20 years of service to the community. It was a great privilege for me to attend this... - Gas Supplies (1 speech)
The Minister for Industry claims that the east coast of Australia is running out of gas and supports the funding of a pipeline to link the abundant gas fields in Western Australia to the... - Bennelong Electorate: Sports Funding (1 speech)
Last week, I attended the Eastwood Ryde Netball Association's 60th year dinner. ERNA is a highly successful local sporting organisation that promotes the active participation of hundreds of... - Australian Broadcasting Corporation (1 speech)
Last Wednesday, in Adelaide, I attended a community rally in support of our national broadcaster, the ABC. Now, that rally should not have been necessary. This speech to our national parliament... - Dobell Electorate: Suicide Awareness (2 speeches)
I rise today to speak on a serious matter in our society. In the three minutes of time taken to deliver this speech, five people around the world will have taken their own lives—five in...
