House debates
Monday, 2 March 2015
- Petition: Climate Change (1 speech)
It is a great pleasure to rise in this debate. In my contribution I want to talk a little bit about climate change policy in 2015, given I have portfolio responsibility for the opposition. But,... - Research and Development (1 speech)
Today there are too many questions surrounding science funding, policy and direction. The $20 billion Medical Research Fund, for example—is it going to be general or specifically targeting... - Parramatta Electorate: North Parramatta Colonial Heritage Precinct (1 speech)
In North Parramatta there is a phenomenal colonial heritage precinct that rivals any in Australia by far. It is truly, truly amazing. It is just a short walk from the CBD. And it currently is in... - Death Penalty (1 speech)
I rise to speak on the plight of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran. These young men face the death penalty for drug crimes they committed in Indonesia. Whatever way you look at their... - National Security (1 speech)
On Friday, the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security released its Advisory report on the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Amendment (Data Retention) Bill 2014,... - Media (2 speeches)
The origins of the grievance debate date back to the 13th century formation of the House of Commons, when landowners would send their representatives to Westminster to air their grievances. In...
