House debates
Thursday, 26 March 2015
- Gorton Electorate: Melton South Primary School (1 speech)
I rise to pay tribute to Melton South Primary School and its vibrant community of students, teachers and families. Established more than 90 years ago, Melton South Primary School has enjoyed a... - Lyne Electorate: Agricultural Show Societies (1 speech)
I rise today to congratulate all the various show societies that have functioned, in many cases for over 100 years, within the Lyne electorate. I particularly want to bring to the attention of... - Anzac Centenary (1 speech)
Next month, our nation will come together to commemorate the Anzac Centenary. Anzac Day 2015 marks 100 years since the Gallipoli landings. It is our nation's annual commemorative day for... - Forde Electorate (1 speech)
It always gives me great pleasure to rise in this place and share some positive news about the good people of the electorate of Forde. I take this opportunity to acknowledge the efforts of local... - New South Wales Election (1 speech)
On Saturday, there is a state election in New South Wales and the people of the Shortland electorate have the opportunity to vote to return a Labor government to power in New South Wales. In the... - Forestry (1 speech)
The forests and forest product industry gala dinner in the timber-clad Great Hall, the people's hall, was a wonderful event last night. It was attended by the Prime Minister, who told the... - Ballarat Electorate (1 speech)
I want to talk about the fantastic diversity of the events that have been occurring across my electorate, where, on the same weekend, you can take part in a tractor pull, take pride in a pride... - Dobell Electorate: Tuggerah Shores Lions Club (1 speech)
Lions Clubs throughout Australia have a very proud history of achievement in disaster and emergency relief, medical research and community service. They were at the coalface of Cyclone Tracy, the... - Electorate of Fremantle: Indigenous Affairs (1 speech)
My electorate of Fremantle is named for the city at the Swan River mouth, a place known as Walyalup to the Whadjuk Nyungar people, who are the traditional owners of the land. It has always been a... - Health (1 speech)
It was not that long ago that physical activity and exercise were something no Australian lived without. We were outdoor people. We spoke to our neighbours across the fence while our children... - Cunningham Electorate: #illeatwithyou (1 speech)
I want to report to the parliament this morning about a great local business in my area. It is called Samaras Restaurant. They have begun a campaign to stamp out racism. This is a family... - Forest Industries (1 speech)
Today I rise to speak in support of Gippsland jobs and Australian jobs, particularly those associated with the timber and wood products industry in the electorate of Gippsland. The gross value of... - Macedonia (1 speech)
Last week, the member for Cowan spoke strongly in favour of Australia recognising the Republic of Macedonia by its preferred name. I too understand how strongly Australian Macedonians, and indeed... - Infrastructure (1 speech)
I am still as determined as ever to see the East West Link built in Melbourne and ensure that the contract is honoured. This project was put on the agenda back in 2008 by the then Labor... - National Schools Constitutional Convention (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about the National Schools Constitutional Convention, which is happening this week. I had the pleasure of going down to meet the students who are attending the convention.... - North Lakes Mustangs Soccer Club (1 speech)
Sport has the power to bring people together. It has the power to teach confidence and it allows people to physically achieve more than, sometimes, they ever thought they possibly could. For... - Grayndler Electorate: World's Greatest Shave (1 speech)
I rise today to pay tribute to the students and staff at my old school, St. Mary's Cathedral College, in Sydney. On the first day of the new school year, his fellow students learned that Jacques... - Herbert Electorate: Green Army (1 speech)
Tony Abbott's Green Army is 15,000 strong, composed of 17- to 24-year-old people looking for an opportunity. We are just about to finish our first project in Townsville, which is cleaning up the... - Renewable Energy (1 speech)
The federal government's short-sighted hostility to renewable energy in favour of fossil fuels has set investment in the industry back to the level that prevailed 12 years ago. In addition to the... - Kooyong Electorate: Hawthorn Relay for Life (2 speeches)
Last weekend our team, the Kooyong Colts, participated in the Hawthorn Relay for Life, raising more than $16,000 for the Cancer Council of Victoria. This brought the total funds raised by the...
