House debates
Thursday, 28 May 2015
- Inborn Errors of Metabolism (1 speech)
In this constituency statement I want to highlight again the issue of inborn errors of metabolism, which I have been highlighting through the parliament this week. No decision highlights more... - Riverina Electorate: Kurrajong Waratah (1 speech)
A few days prior to Christmas last year, Jacqui Meyers of Wagga Wagga in my electorate dropped in to exchange festive season cards with me. Whilst there she asked me to speak in parliament about... - Blair Electorate: The Advocacy and Support Centre (1 speech)
Recently I had the opportunity to attend the seventh anniversary of The Advocacy and Support Centre—TASC—branch in Ipswich. Its origins were in Toowoomba. I was at its opening about... - Queensland Government (1 speech)
The question can be asked of the Queensland government: where is the money? It simply comes down to the fact that the Gold Coast, Australia's sixth largest city, and its fastest growing, was... - Paid Parental Leave (1 speech)
Last week I held two child care forums in my electorate: one in Patterson Lakes and one in Edithvale. At these forums I met with dozens of parents who were concerned about the government's... - Small Business (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about the green shoots that are becoming more and more apparent in the economy and my electorate of Hindmarsh. Philmac are a global leader in the design and manufacture of... - Family Violence (1 speech)
Last Wednesday I attended a family violence forum in my electorate. The forum was organised by my two state members, the member for Broadmeadows and the member for Yuroke. Its purpose was to... - St George Football Association (1 speech)
On Monday, 18 May, I attended the St George Football Association delegates meeting at Mortdale RSL in my electorate of Banks. The St George Football Association represents the football community...
