House debates
Tuesday, 25 November 2014
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation (1 speech)
Yesterday in question time we had the unedifying spectacle of the Prime Minister giving us a demonstration in lying about lying. We all know that the night before the election the Prime Minister... - Page Electorate: Alstonville Public School (1 speech)
It is always a highlight when you have a local school visit Parliament House. I had a special highlight today because not only did the Alstonville Public School visit Parliament House but the... - Australian Broadcasting Corporation (1 speech)
Yesterday we learned that 1233 ABC Newcastle has been decimated by this government. Because of their budget cuts, we will lose Helen Clare, Carol Duncan and their teams who produce quality radio... - White Ribbon Day (1 speech)
I take seriously my roles as a husband and a father. I know that most Australian men do too. This year, I became an ambassador for White Ribbon, the male-led campaign to end men's violence... - Australian Broadcasting Corporation (1 speech)
It was the eve of the election campaign. There was our would-be Prime Minister. He could see the holy grail. He could taste the prime ministership. Then came the question. He reached for the... - Reid Electorate: Annual Greek Street Fair (1 speech)
Earlier this month, I was delighted to join hundreds of people at the annual Greek street fair in Burwood. Dancing performances, live Greek music, competitions, market stalls and, of course,... - Australian Broadcasting Corporation (1 speech)
I would like to express my concern about cuts to the ABC and the resulting loss of content. Aside from shedding 400 jobs, the public broadcaster is cutting content, and I am particularly... - Hume Electorate: Gundaroo (1 speech)
I would like to congratulate the community of Gundaroo on some recent village events which have been a great success. A couple of weeks ago, I was delighted to attend the 150th celebrations of... - Australian Broadcasting Corporation (1 speech)
Last week, we felt that the gold medal for hypocrisy in this place was going to go to the member for Sturt. We thought he was a deadset winner. This guy is the Liberal Party's one-man answer to... - Electorate of Capricornia (1 speech)
It was with much pleasure that I recently hosted our honourable Speaker of the House of Representatives on a visit to Rockhampton. Madam Speaker spent time with Year 12 girls from five high... - Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Special Broadcasting Service (3 speeches)
Last week, in Bendigo, over 100 people rallied in Hargreaves Mall, at the front of Senator Bridget McKenzie's office, a Nationals member, calling on the government to reverse its savage cuts to... - Free Trade Agreements (1 speech)
Today I rise to talk to the Australian parliament about the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement, the South Korea Free Trade Agreement and the Japan Free Trade Agreement. All these agreements... - Indi Electorate: Victory Lutheran College (1 speech)
I am delighted today to welcome students of Victory Lutheran College to the Parliament of Australia. These students are from all over my electorate but particularly from Wodonga, the beautiful... - Domestic Violence (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about the scourge of our society—domestic violence. It is a blight on our country. It is unacceptable that nearly half of the Australian population has experienced... - Australian Broadcasting Corporation (1 speech)
Australians were shocked this week to hear that the government had broken yet another promise and proceeded with its plans to attack the ABC, slashing some $200 million from their budget. This... - Hinkler Electorate: School Award (1 speech)
In 2013 Bundaberg was devastated by flood for the second time in three years. Nearly every home in North Bundaberg was inundated and sustained significant damage. Yesterday the Bundaberg North... - Australian Broadcasting Corporation (1 speech)
Today the outrage from the community continues about the cuts to the ABC. Not only is there outrage about the cuts and outrage about the broken promise, but there is outrage about the hypocrisy... - Victoria State Election (2 speeches)
Last week it was a great pleasure to join Victorian Premier Denis Napthine at the opening of the Waurn Ponds Police Station in South Barwon SES. Just up the road is the new Waurn Ponds train...
