House debates
Wednesday, 4 March 2015
- Domestic Violence (1 speech)
This week has been an important week for women and their children who have been, or are continuing to be, victims of domestic or family violence. I joined the parliamentary friendship group... - Eden-Monaro Electorate: Seiffert Oval (1 speech)
On the evening of Saturday 22 February I had the great pleasure of joining Queanbeyan Mayor, Tim Overall, and nearly 7,000 fellow Rugby League fans to witness the return of the Raiders to their... - Parramatta Electorate: Anzac Centenary Local Grants Program (1 speech)
I am pleased to advise the House that Carlingford High School will be commemorating the Anzac spirit with a memorial on their school grounds with support from the Anzac Centenary Local Grants... - Centenary of Anzac (1 speech)
The () (): This morning I had the honour of representing the Prime Minister at the Lemnos centennial dawn service at Martin Place cenotaph in Sydney. Remembrance of Lemnos is particularly... - Primary Education (1 speech)
Primary schooling has a critical role in the lives of children. Conversely, the teachers and staff of the nation's primary schools take on a very important but often undervalued responsibility.... - Police Service Medals (1 speech)
The men and women of the Queensland Police Service are no ordinary people. They are dedicated professionals who go above and beyond the call of duty on a daily basis. In a recent ceremony in... - Batman Electorate: Anzac Centenary Local Grants Program (1 speech)
The Anzac Centenary Local Grants Program is an initiative introduced by the former Labor government to offer every Australian electorate the opportunity to commemorate the immense sacrifice our... - National Security (1 speech)
For months now we have seen the threat of terrorism in Australia rise. We have seen Australians fighting with terrorist groups in Iraq and Syria. We have seen foreign fighters return to Australia... - Employment (1 speech)
Last month the Minister for Defence was in Newcastle cutting ribbons with the member for Paterson, and they missed a perfect opportunity to deliver certainty to shipbuilding workers and their... - Banks Electorate: Nan Tien Institute’s Wollongong Campus (1 speech)
Last Sunday, 1 March, I was honoured to attend the official opening of the Nan Tien Institute's Wollongong campus, cultural centre and art gallery. It was tremendous to have the Prime Minister at... - Nurses (1 speech)
We are often thankful for nurses at the point at which they are there to help us when we are in need, but the question for us is: will we be there at their time of need? By that I mean: at the... - Parkes Electorate: Christopher McHughes (1 speech)
I would like to bring the attention of the House today to the work of a young constituent of mine, Christopher McHughes, otherwise known as Burra Mac. Burra Mac is a year 12 student at Brewarrina... - Child Care (1 speech)
I rise to tell the House that I was recently visited by Kids at Home Family Day Care and by Family Day Care Queensland, each of whom are gravely concerned about the state of family day care... - Leichhardt Electorate: Cairns Regional Gallery (1 speech)
On a more positive note, Cairns Regional Gallery was officially opened on 15 July 1995 and many people had cause to celebrate. The journey has been a long one and has brought the people of Cairns...
