House debates
Monday, 9 February 2015
- Queensland State Election (1 speech)
A very special thing happened the Saturday before last in my community and right around my home state of Queensland. In my own area it was best captured by the headline from The Logan Reporter... - Fuel Prices (1 speech)
As most people would be aware, oil prices have fallen drastically over the last six months or so. We have seen the price of crude oil fall to below $50 a barrel, which obviously has meant across... - Irish World Cup Cricket Team (1 speech)
Last week our community was very proud to welcome the Irish cricket team to Randwick to play a friendly 50-overs match against the mighty Randwick Petersham Cricket Club at Coogee Oval. The Irish... - Australia Day (1 speech)
Australia Day is our time to meet friends and family and share the joy of living in this great country. In Gilmore neighbourhood parks were quiet and still yet on any grassy area near... - Country Basketball League (1 speech)
All around this wonderful country of ours sport brings people and families together, especially so in Wodonga. I was fortunate to be part of a wonderful night of sport on Saturday at the Wodonga... - Fuel Prices (2 speeches)
I rise on behalf of Central Coast motorists seeking fuel price equity. For too long the Central Coast has experienced higher fuel prices than Sydney, Western Sydney and other regions throughout... - Remote School Attendance Strategy (1 speech)
Last week, I had the opportunity to join the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Senator Nigel Scullion, on a run through the APY Lands in the north of my electorate. We had a number of meetings... - Greste, Mr Peter (1 speech)
I rise to express my relief at the release of Australian Al Jazeera journalist, Peter Greste, from Egypt's Tora prison after 400 days of enduring arrest, imprisonment and trial based on false... - Barton Electorate: Chinese New Year (1 speech)
This year, 2015, is the new year of the green or wooden sheep in the Chinese zodiac—a symbol of empathy, tranquillity and peacefulness, coupled with a strong sense of justice and stability.... - Muddiman, Ms Susi, OAM (1 speech)
I rise to congratulate Tweed Regional Gallery Director Susi Muddiman, who has been honoured with an Order of Australia Medal as part of the Australia Day 2015 honours list. Susi received the OAM... - Solomon Electorate: Education (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about an initiative that I started in my electorate to help educational outcomes. For many parents and students the beginning of the school year can be an anxious time as... - Thompson, Mr Neil (1 speech)
Today I want to acknowledge the passing of my friend Neil Thompson. Neil, sadly, passed away after a strong fight against cancer at the young age of 45. His passion and dedication to restoring... - Bory, Ms Eva (1 speech)
I rise today to express my deep regret for the loss of Olympian and long-time campaigner for teaching kids to swim, Eva Bory, who passed away in Arizona aged 77. For many who grew up in the... - Abbott Government (1 speech)
At the end of last year the Prime Minister said he was putting a ragged 2014 behind him, with the focus this year to be on families, jobs and infrastructure. Well, the focus could not be further... - Bass Electorate: Festivale (1 speech)
Just when you thought the tourism offerings in Northern Tasmania could not get any better, I am thrilled to stand up and alert you to Festivale, one of our longest-running food and wine events.... - Parramatta Electorate: Holroyd Community Aid (1 speech)
Holroyd Community Aid has been out working in the local Merrylands community for almost 50 years. They are well respected and well known for their work. Recently they lost their funding thanks to... - Hughes Electorate: Chinese New Year (1 speech)
In the lead-up to the Chinese new year, last weekend I was proud to host another successful community event to welcome in the Year of the Sheep. Building on last year's event, my electorate's... - Newcastle Electorate: Wollotuka Yarning Circle (1 speech)
In December last year I took part in the University of Newcastle's inaugural Wollotuka Yarning Circle. The Yarning Circle is an initiative of the Wollotuka Institute and is the flagship event for... - Petrie Electorate: Boundary Road Overpass (2 speeches)
Since being elected as the federal member for Petrie in 2013 I have been advocating for an upgrade to the Boundary Road overpass at North Lakes and Narangba. This is a notorious interchange that...
