House debates
Tuesday, 26 May 2015
- Live Animal Exports (1 speech)
I rise today to discuss an issue of great importance to many people I represent, namely the live export trade. As you would know, Mr Deputy Speaker, I represent an electorate in outer... - Robertson Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
I am pleased to rise today to speak about how this budget is responding to the concerns of people on the Central Coast. One of the biggest issues that are always raised with me when I am out and... - Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie (1 speech)
On Tuesday, 19 May, I attended a presentation of medals at Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie. Before going into details of that event, I want to say for the record how valuable the work that Marine... - Gippsland Electorate: Australian Securities and Investments Commission (1 speech)
I appreciate the opportunity to update the House on a community issue within the Latrobe Valley regarding the future of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. It has come to my... - Suicide Prevention Australia (1 speech)
On Friday, 8 May, I was delighted to traipse down to the Westfield Fountain Gate shopping centre, which is, I think, the second largest shopping centre in this country, for a very special event... - Ryde District Historical Society, Centenary of Anzac (1 speech)
I rise to inform the House of the wonderful contribution made to the Bennelong electorate by the Ryde District Historical Society. Based out of Willandra, an early settlers cottage, over the last... - Same-Sex Relationships (1 speech)
Many of my constituents were overjoyed at the overwhelming vote in support of marriage equality in Ireland at the weekend. This means that at least 20 nations support marriage equality, including... - Family Violence (1 speech)
While I support the member for Grayndler in his call for a conscience vote on same-sex relationships, I will be opposing his substantial position. Darren Chester, the member for Gippsland, and I... - Canberra Electorate: National Sorry Day (1 speech)
Before I start, I would like to commend the member for Grayndler on his incredibly powerful speech that he delivered just now on marriage equality. I particularly commend him for his discussion... - National Security: Citizenship (2 speeches)
Today I speak on the issue of citizenship and my strong endorsement of the immigration minister's and the government's determination to act on the need to revoke the citizenship of those involved...
