House debates
Wednesday, 27 May 2015
- Vietnam (1 speech)
This year, 30 April marked the 40th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War. The Vietnam War was one of the longest conflicts in which Australian troops were involved,... - National Volunteer Week (1 speech)
Today, I take the opportunity to highlight several constituents who deserve recognition for their substantial contribution as volunteers. They are by no means the only individuals of note, but... - Lord Howe Island: Internet (1 speech)
I want to draw the attention of the House to the experience of my residents on Lord Howe Island, a tiny, beautiful little green speck in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, that sadly has a very... - National Palliative Care Week (1 speech)
As the co-convener of the parliamentary end of life care group, I was delighted to be part of National Palliative Care Week yesterday and the launch of the Palliative Care Australia community... - Live Animal Exports (1 speech)
The live animal export industry is systemically cruel, is not in Australia's economic self-interest and lacks popular support. That a succession of coalition and Labor governments have allowed... - Moore Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
Rapid residential growth in Perth's northern suburbs has resulted in significant increases in traffic volumes. I have worked hard to improve road safety, in close cooperation with my local... - Melbourne Ports Electorate: Oaktree Anglican Church (1 speech)
One could feel the spirit of the great English Christian William Wilberforce at the recent unification service that I attended at St Mary's and St Clement's, which have combined into Oaktree... - Calare Electorate: Roads to Recovery (1 speech)
I would like to take this opportunity to rise and speak about the benefits of Roads to Recovery and what it is actually doing in the electorate of Calare. Four councils have got their latest... - Bendigo Electorate: Hazeldene's Chicken Farm (1 speech)
Last week I had the opportunity to meet with Hazeldene's management and a delegation of Hazeldene's employees. Hazeldene's is a chicken manufacturer in my electorate. Their facility is at... - Casey Electorate: Kirkbrae Homes, Kallista Kindergarten (2 speeches)
Last Friday I visited Kirkbrae Homes in Kilsyth in the heart of the Casey electorate. Kirkbrae Homes is part of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria. It is an aged-care facility that began some 55...
