House debates
Monday, 1 December 2014
- L'Arche (1 speech)
On Saturday I had the privilege of launching a book that was written by Geoff Rigby, Stephen Rigby and David Treanor. This book is called My Home in L'Arche. It is a book of stories that come... - Glowrey, Dr Sister Mary (1 speech)
A few weeks ago I was visited by a constituent, Robyn Fahy, and a friend, Karin Clark, wife of Robert Clarke, member for Box Hill. They came to inform me of an exciting new development which has... - Seniors: Health Care (1 speech)
I recently held four seniors morning teas in my Isaacs electorate as part of Seniors Week celebrations. I find these events an excellent opportunity for me to talk to seniors in the Isaacs... - Petrie Electorate: Small Business (1 speech)
I want to quickly talk about the 3,000-plus small businesses that operate within the federal seat of Petrie. I want to thank them for the staff they employ and for their valued contribution to... - Brisbane Storms (1 speech)
On the night of Thursday, 27 November, Brisbane was hit by a terrible storm, a storm with wind gusts of more than 140 kilometres per hour, with golf ball sized hail, that led to dozens of people... - Lyne Electorate: Expressway Spares (1 speech)
I rise to bring to the attention of the House a major milestone for a major local company operating in my electorate of Lyne. Recently Expressway Spares celebrated 50 years of successful... - Bendigo Electorate: Saltworks Community Dinner (1 speech)
Today I rise to congratulate the community of Eaglehawk, who came together recently to raise funds for their community Saltworks dinner. Over 120 people joined Jacinta Allan MP, Maree Edwards MP... - Solomon Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
The Essington School in my electorate of Solomon recently had its preschool graduation ceremony for its modern Montessori pupils. Fifty-two young, bright minds attended the ceremony to perform... - World AIDS Day (1 speech)
I would like to put on record and recognise the fact that today is World AIDS Day. I know that members across this parliament remember that today is World AIDS Day and pay tribute to all the work... - Small Business (2 speeches)
Small business makes an incredibly important contribution to our economy. There are more than 13,000 registered small businesses in the electorate of Ryan, providing tens of thousands of jobs and...
