House debates
Wednesday, 1 October 2014
- Hines, Private John 'Barney' (1 speech)
On Thursday, 19 September, the Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency Marie Bashir, delivered a special address dedicated to someone who was at risk of being forgotten, World War I digger... - 2014 Telstra Australian Business Awards, 2014 Australian Institute of Management Excellence Awards (1 speech)
The Northern Territory, and indeed my electorate of Solomon, punches above its weight when it comes to business innovation and achievement. It is on that theme that I rise today to acknowledge... - Batman Electorate: Yappera Children's Centre (1 speech)
Recently I had the privilege to visit the Yappera Children's Service in my home electorate of Batman. Like so many child-care centres across the country, Yappera provides a safe and supportive... - Robertson Electorate: Umina Beach (1 speech)
This year marks the centenary of Umina Beach, a suburb of the beautiful Peninsula on the Central Coast. Umina Beach is one of the most picturesque locations on the coast and is a veritable hub of... - Wyatt, Mr Cedric (1 speech)
Last Friday Western Australia lost one of its great Aboriginal leaders, Cedric Wyatt. I met Cedric over 30 years ago when he was a senior official with the Department of Aboriginal Affairs and I... - Ryan Electorate: University of Queensland Advanced Engineering Building (1 speech)
Thank you Deputy Speaker Scott—and to his relative, the member for Hasluck. I was delighted to be asked to represent the Minister for Education recently to open the University of... - Social Cohesion (1 speech)
The great strength of Australia has been and remains the positive contribution made by each of the groups which comprise it. Whilst our personal narratives may be unique, our destiny is shared.... - Bass Electorate: Local Sporting Champions (1 speech)
I recently had the pleasure of meeting 15 promising young Northern Tasmanian sportsmen and women—and their parents—who were the latest recipients of $500 grants under the government's... - Ebola (1 speech)
As it fights desperately against the outbreak of Ebola in West Africa, Medecins Sans Frontieres, MSF, have said clearly to Australia and other countries that they do not want our money. But they... - Braddon Electorate: Phillips, Mr Matthew (1 speech)
I am back with even more great news about the electorate of Braddon. There is something pretty special about this electorate of Braddon, but I don't need to tell you, Deputy Speaker Scott. I... - Brien Holden Vision Institute (1 speech)
I congratulate the board, staff and supporters of the Brien Holden Vision Institute, which is situated in the University of New South Wales and recently hosted me on a visit. The staff of this... - Hasluck Electorate: Coffee with Ken (3 speeches)
I rise today to speak about my upcoming round of Coffee with Ken meetings for Hasluck residents at local coffee shops throughout the region from Monday 13 October to Thursday 16 October. I buy... - Clark, Mr Darian (1 speech)
I will take the member for Hasluck up on that offer. For the last 11 weeks, I have been lucky enough to host Darian Clark in my office as part of the Australian National Internship Program.... - Hughes Electorate: Craig Kelly Bowls Open Day (1 speech)
On 26 October I will be once again holding the Craig Kelly bowls open day, along with my friends, at Picnic Point Bowling and Social Club. The open day will jam-packed full of family fun and... - Indi Electorate: Head in the Hole Festival (1 speech)
Last Sunday, a beautiful, sunny spring day in my gorgeous electorate of Indi, the township of Barnawartha—population 518; just south of Wodonga on the Hume Highway—hosted the... - Higgins Electorate: Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program (1 speech)
For many Australians, a childhood growing up kicking the footy, swimming in the local creek and running free with your mates presents an idyllic image. Two weeks ago, I witnessed a community of... - Newcastle Electorate: Stockton Bowling Club (1 speech)
I rise today to congratulate the Stockton Bowling Club in my electorate of Newcastle which is celebrating its centenary this year. The club began shortly after the declaration of World War I when... - Berowra Electorate: Pacific Hills Christian School (1 speech)
During the last fortnight break, I had the opportunity of attending one of my schools, the Pacific Hills Christian School, to attend its initiative of Thank You Week. I am sure other members have... - Carbon Pricing (1 speech)
I was outraged to receive a political campaign text on 1 September from my electricity provider, AGL, claiming that customers just like me would receive an average 8.9 per cent reduction in their... - Durack Electorate: Karratha (2 speeches)
Recently, I addressed the Karratha business community at a breakfast hosted by the new City of Karratha. These Pilbara folks certainly understand the need for a long-term view in their planning....
