House debates
Monday, 15 June 2015
- Commonwealth Cleaning Services Guidelines (1 speech)
Fanny Andriolo and Cveta Krsteska are two Commonwealth cleaners who have worked hard in the industry for nearly 40 years. They came to see me recently because they were worried about their wages... - Live Animal Exports (1 speech)
Aside from those constituents who write to me passionately about the government's performance in bringing the budget back under control and creating new opportunities for young Australians, I get... - Richmond Electorate: Queen's Birthday Honours (1 speech)
I congratulate all of the Queen's birthday awards recipients and acknowledge all of those on the New South Wales North Coast who were recognised for their great work. In particular, I note health... - Lindgren, Senator Joanna, Kelly, Mrs Clem (1 speech)
I would like to be the first in the lower house to congratulate the newest Queensland and Australian senator. Today, Senator Joanna Lindgren was sworn in, in the other place. She follows in the... - Asylum Seekers (1 speech)
On a day when we celebrate the 800th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta, there is an issue of fundamental democratic accountability before the Australian parliament. A government that... - Richo Cup (1 speech)
On 8 June I had the privilege of attending the inaugural Richo Cup, which was held at Gannons Park in Peakhurst in my electorate. The Richo Cup was organised by the Forest Rangers Football Club... - Macedonia (1 speech)
It is a great privilege to join my colleagues the member for Throsby and the member for Perth today in our call for the government to take action to recognise the Republic of Macedonia by its... - Moore Electorate: Northern Compassion Incorporated (1 speech)
I wish to recognise the valuable work of a not-for-profit organisation in my electorate, Northern Compassion Incorporated, which runs a life skills mentoring and accommodation support program for... - Macedonia (1 speech)
I am pleased to be here in the chamber today with the member for Gellibrand, the member for Cunningham, the member for Perth and many others across the political divide who support a rethink on... - Corangamite Electorate: Employment (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about the hundreds and hundreds of new jobs which have been created across the Corangamite region because of our government's policies and investments. We have finalised... - Macedonia (1 speech)
There are strong links between the Macedonian community of Perth and that of Wollongong. It was with great pleasure that I had the opportunity a couple of weeks ago to meet with the community in... - Blue Mountains Historical Society (1 speech)
Recently I met with the President of the Blue Mountains historical Society, Wayne Hanley, and society member John Lowe, about a project that was made possible under the coalition government's... - Shortland Electorate: Disney, Mr Bill, OAM (1 speech)
Today I would like to bring to the attention of House the awarding of the Order of Australia to Bill Disney. Bill Disney is a remarkable man. He received his OAM in the Queen's Birthday list for... - Asylum Seekers (3 speeches)
In the parliament today, we are seeing something rather bizarre—the Labor Party wanting to set the agenda. They want to talk about border security! I would be very happy if the Labor Party... - Brown, Mr Frank (1 speech)
I rise today to remember and pay tribute to a great Canberran. Frank Brown was born in Northern Ireland in 1940 and immigrated to South Australia in 1968. Five years later, Frank moved to... - Budget (1 speech)
A good education is crucial to the personal development of Australian children and it is crucial to our progress as a country. Today I had 75 children from my electorate of Petrie from a local... - Housing Affordability (1 speech)
Many Australians are concerned about housing affordability in our nation. The government has suggested that the issue could be tackled by cracking down on foreign buyers of Australian homes. This... - Sarina Art Extravaganza (1 speech)
Recently I had the honour of standing in for the federal Minister for the Arts to officially open the Sarina Art Extravaganza. The three-day extravaganza marks one of Sarina's biggest cultural... - Same-Sex Relationships (1 speech)
On Saturday, 6 June, in my local paper the Bendigo Advertiser, 21 small businesses had got together and jointly funded an ad. Now, it was after the sitting week, so some here might have assumed... - Lyons Electorate: Willow Court (1 speech)
I had the pleasure last week of announcing a significant step for Tasmania's historical Willow Court, at New Norfolk, towards achieving the national recognition it deserves. I met with Derwent... - Ahmadiyya Muslim Association of Australia (1 speech)
Tomorrow I will be hosting a group of around 40 young delegates from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association of Australia. They are coming to Parliament House to participate in a non-partisan roundtable... - Reid Electorate: Maronite Catholic Society (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about the Maronite Catholic Society and congratulate the new executive committee members recently elected at their annual general meeting. The Maronite Catholic Society is... - Spencer, Mrs Thelma (1 speech)
Yesterday I was privileged to attend the birthday party of Thelma Spencer. It wasn't just an ordinary birthday party. Thelma Spencer turned 108. The party was held at the 16 Foot Sailing Club and... - Hinkler Electorate: Elliot Heads Surf Life Saving Club (1 speech)
It is with great pleasure I advise the chamber of the 50th anniversary dinner for the Elliot Heads Surf Life Saving Club, which I attended on Saturday night. There were over 300 attendees for... - Canberra Electorate: Tara Costigan Foundation (1 speech)
Yesterday I joined with the Leader of the Opposition and the ACT Attorney-General for the launch of the Tara Costigan Foundation. Members may recall that Tara Costigan was killed by her partner... - Bass Electorate: Queen's Birthday Honours List (1 speech)
Sixteen Tasmanians were recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday honours list for outstanding service. I would like to mention two people from my electorate of Bass who received awards. Mrs... - Lions Club of Brisbane Chinese (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge and praise the great contribution by the Lions Club of Brisbane Chinese. I went to their changeover dinner on Saturday night at the Landmark Restaurant in Sunnybank, which... - Northern Territory Police Force: Mobile CCTV Units (1 speech)
I went to the last election promising to fund some mobile CCTVs in my electorate and I am pleased to say that two of these units were delivered to the Northern Territory Police Force and are now... - Victoria: Regional Rail Link (1 speech)
Yesterday I was quite proud to join a number of parliamentary colleagues, both state and federal, at the opening of the Victorian regional rail link, the first new rail project—90... - Forde Electorate: Beenleigh Quilters (2 speeches)
It gives me great pleasure to speak about a wonderful group in the local Beenleigh community, the Beenleigh Quilters, and their annual show. The timing was perfect for the Beenleigh Quilters...
