House debates
Wednesday, 25 February 2015
- Beard, Mr James, Beard, Mr Josh (1 speech)
I would like to acknowledge the heroism of two young men from Coogee in our community. On Sunday, 22 February, James and Josh Beard, like so many others from our area, were enjoying a game of... - Veterans (1 speech)
I rise to take this opportunity to congratulate the veteran community in Cowper on receiving funding from the Department of Veterans' Affairs to improve the health and wellbeing of local... - Biosecurity (1 speech)
The recent outbreak of hepatitis A, suspected of being linked to mixed berries imported from China, highlights both our vulnerability to the risks associated with food imports and the need for... - Sugar Industry (1 speech)
I rise to update the chamber on the sugar marketing code of conduct task force, which I have been asked by the Minister for Small Business and the Minister for Agriculture to chair. As a quick... - Melbourne Electorate: Chinese and Vietnamese Australian Communities (1 speech)
Chuc mung nam moi. Kung hei fat choy. Xin nian kuai le. To all members of the Melbourne and Australian community: happy lunar new year. Last week, Vietnamese, Chinese and other communities in my... - Asylum Seekers (1 speech)
At the last federal election the coalition promised to stop the boats. That was one of our core election commitments—to stop the boats, and bring an end to the failure of the Labor-Greens... - Anzac Centenary (1 speech)
On 25 April this year, Australia will mark the centenary event of the Anzac landings at Gallipoli. Our nation's identity was shaped by the service and sacrifice of Australian men and women at... - Petition: Temporary Retirement Visas (2 speeches)
I present a petition from Monica Parker as the principal petitioner on behalf of holders of temporary retirement visas subclass 410 requesting a pathway to become permanent residents and... - Vietnamese Australians (1 speech)
I rise to pay tribute to the contributions that Vietnamese Australians make to our country and, in particular, my community of Hotham. This year, in 2015, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the... - South Australian Government (2 speeches)
I rise this morning to set the record straight. The Local Government Association of South Australia and the state Labor government have been running a misinformation campaign in South Australia....
