House debates
Thursday, 23 October 2014
- Wakefield Electorate: Balaklava Cup (1 speech)
I am going to report to the House about a very important event—the Balaklava Cup. It is a great race day, held in my electorate of Wakefield. Over 10,000 people are making their journey to... - Lyons Electorate: Community Projects (1 speech)
This morning I would like to mention two unique community projects which were officially launched at Brighton in the southern end of my, by Tasmanian standards, large electorate of Lyons last... - Budget (1 speech)
Today I rise to talk about the disgraceful impacts of the Abbott government's budget, which will have impacts in communities in my electorate of McEwen. Recently, in the National and regional... - Such, Dr Bob (1 speech)
I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to one of the nice guys in politics, the member for Fisher, Bob Such, who recently passed away. Dr Such, who battled a brain tumour for six... - McCloy, Mr Jeff (1 speech)
This week, with the passing of one of Australia's most venerated politicians, we have been reminded of the enormous honour and responsibility that comes with public office, not just the... - Mediterranean fruit fly (1 speech)
About two Saturdays ago I was pleased to be asked to be involved in the opening of what is called the Karragullen Field Day in my electorate. Karragullen is an area in the Hills in my electorate,... - Social Ventures Australia (1 speech)
It was my pleasure on 21 October to host a regular meeting of a group of Canberra social entrepreneurs in my Parliament House office. We were there to discuss common challenges for social... - McPherson Electorate (1 speech)
When we come to Canberra, every member of this place has a variety of tasks and demands, whether in our party rooms, on the various committees we serve, on the Speaker's panel or parliamentary... - Manufacturing (1 speech)
I want to speak today about Australian manufacturing in the 21st century and in particular in my electorate of Holt. My federal electorate of Holt is located in the middle of south-eastern... - Woorabinda Aboriginal Community (1 speech)
Last week, on 15 and 16 October, I hosted a visit to my electorate by the Minister for Indigenous affairs Senator Scullion. We visited other locations in my area, but I want to talk about the... - Richmond Electorate: Kingscliff Foreshore Master Plan (1 speech)
I rise today to speak in support of an application for federal funding made by the Tweed Shire Council in my electorate of Richmond. At the Tweed council's October meeting, held last week, they... - Cowan Electorate: Kingsway Little Athletics Centre, Foley, Mr Kalin (1 speech)
Last Saturday, 18 October, I attended the official season opening of the Kingsway Little Athletics Centre. The centre consists of five clubs all within the boundaries of Cowan. These are... - Petition: Environment (1 speech)
It gives me immense pleasure to table a petition of students, teachers and affiliates of Huntingtower School in my electorate of Chisholm. It has been to the Petitions Committee, is in accordance... - Quarantine (1 speech)
I would like to speak today about Australia's biosecurity capabilities and about the need to ensure that our quarantine capabilities and border biosecurity are kept separate from Border Force.... - Greenway Electorate: Blacktown Regional Economic and Employment Development (1 speech)
I would like to start by quoting from a letter of 14 February this year. It reads: I doubt anyone here could dispute those words. What I just quoted from was a letter from Carmen Auer, chair of... - Higgins Electorate: Social Services (1 speech)
I recently had the privilege of hosting my colleague and very good friend the Assistant Minister for Social Services, Senator the Hon. Mitch Fifield, to a day in my electorate of Higgins in... - Social Cohesion (1 speech)
I want to inform the parliament of some sad events that are taking place in my electorate, but first let me note also my sadness about the events that we hear have happened in Canada overnight... - Barton Electorate: St George Hospital (1 speech)
I rise to speak today about one of the important areas in my electorate that regularly features in the local news, and one that I know many Australians can relate to, whether they work in it,...
