House debates
Thursday, 19 March 2015
- Health Services (1 speech)
I rise to talk about palliative care, an important issue for my own electorate, but also an important issue for the country. Last week I was down in Tasmania, in Longford, discussing elderly... - Bass Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
While campaigning full time over two years as the Liberal candidate for Bass, I would often be asked, 'What are your key priorities, the things you intend to fight for should you become our local... - East West Link (1 speech)
Former Liberal Prime Minister John Howard frequently stated that, when it comes to elections, the electorate always gets its pretty much right. So I rise today to ask members opposite,... - Mental Health (1 speech)
The statistics around mental illness in this country are most concerning. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, mental health and substance use disorders account for about half the... - Parramatta Electorate: North Parramatta Heritage Precinct (1 speech)
There is a growing disbelief and indeed anger in my community about the state government's plans to redevelop the North Parramatta heritage precinct. The planning process has been, shall we say,... - Australian Natural Disasters (1 speech)
Deputy Speaker Scott, what I am about to speak on comes as no surprise to you because we share boundaries, between Maranoa and Flynn, and there is a stark contrast between our areas. Maranoa has... - Australian Public Service (1 speech)
As I stand here today, every single enterprise agreement across the entire Australian Public Service has expired—that is, across 117 agencies. Out of those 117, only 19 agencies have tabled... - Reid Community Cup (1 speech)
I was delighted on Sunday to have launched the inaugural Reid Community Cup at Timbrell Park in Five Dock, a five-a-side soccer tournament with eight teams representing Reid's local charities and... - Health Funding (3 speeches)
I am rising today to talk about the shocking health cuts in New South Wales. The first Abbott budget slashed $50 billion from public hospitals around the country—cuts, of course, that every... - Durack Electorate: Pollinators (1 speech)
City Hive in Geraldton in the mid-west region of the electorate of Durack is the home of Pollinators, a robust centre of innovation, connectivity and community. On the back of receiving federal... - Environment (1 speech)
I frequently receive representations from my constituents in Fremantle regarding their concern for the crisis in the marine environment. Factors such as population growth, increasing consumption,... - International Women's Day (1 speech)
In the spirit of International Women's Day, I want to share with the House some of the extraordinary women from my electorate. Pearl Ogden OAM, a well-known passionate Territory researcher,... - Petition: Asylum Seekers (1 speech)
I present to the House a petition I have received from the Wills Chapter of the Grandmothers against Detention of Refugee Children. The petition read as follows— To the Honourable The... - Centenary of Anzac (1 speech)
Anzac Day 2015 will be a special moment in our nation's history, as we commemorate the 100 years since diggers stepped foot on the beaches at Gallipoli and as we mark the centenary of our... - Vietnam: Human Rights (1 speech)
Yesterday I attended the human rights rally that was organised by the Vietnamese Community in Australia to raise awareness of the widespread human rights violations that are currently occurring... - Robertson Electorate: Centenary of Anzac (1 speech)
We are just over a month away from a very significant day in our nation's history—a day where, across the Central Coast, tens of thousands of people will pause on the Centenary of Anzac to... - Holt Electorate (1 speech)
Today I wish to praise the quality, the enthusiasm and the capacity of our young people in the Casey region. It was again on display in two recent events. One was a Grand Prix event at Mossgiel... - Mallee Electorate (1 speech)
One of the great things about being a member of parliament is the people you meet and the people you get to represent, and that goes for all sides of the parliament. I am very biased about my... - National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence (1 speech)
Tomorrow, Friday 20 March, is National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence. I will be attending the launch of the booklet A safer nation for every generation, along with the CEO of the... - Forde Electorate: Volunteers (2 speeches)
It was some time ago now that I partnered with Do Something Near You, to launch a website making it easier for people to volunteer locally. This is a fantastic initiative, especially in my...
