House debates
Wednesday, 17 June 2015
- Asylum Seekers (1 speech)
This week is refugee week and, as it takes place, there are about 51 million people who are displaced worldwide. Let us take a moment to put ourselves in their shoes, to imagine their... - Cowper Electorate: Employment (1 speech)
Today I would like to draw members' attention to the employment opportunities that are being delivered in my electorate of Cowper and along other parts of North Coast New South Wales. Last week... - Bowell, Elizabeth (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about a remarkable and inspiring woman—Registered Nurse Elizabeth Bowell, known as Libby, who lives in South Golden Beach on the New South Wales North Coast in my... - Mildura: Media (1 speech)
Recently, Mildura was very disappointed to hear the news that the WIN news TV service was going to be closing in the township of Mildura. It is recognised that the media landscape has changed. In... - Transgender Children (1 speech)
May I offer my support to you, Member for Mallee, and if I can help you in any way, please let me know. I would like to welcome to Parliament House today Isabelle Langley; her parents, Andrew and... - Rare Cancers (1 speech)
In December 2013, a local Sunshine Coast family received the worst news any parent can receive. Their otherwise healthy seven-year-old boy, James, was diagnosed with a high-grade brain tumour.... - James, Thomas Alfred, Major (Rtd), RFD LLB (1 speech)
Today I rise to pay my respects to Major Tom James RFD following his very sad passing on 8 April 2015. Tom was a very valued member of our Hotham community and he was a great servant of his... - Citizenship (1 speech)
Having been born and bred in the Barton electorate, one of New South Wales' most culturally diverse regions, I am extremely proud of our new citizens who have chosen Australia as their new home.... - Kingston Electorate: Essentials 4 Women Adelaide (1 speech)
Today I would like to highlight to the House a very important campaign: the Essentials 4 Women Adelaide campaign. This campaign aims to provide homeless and disadvantaged women with basic but... - Swan Electorate: Belmont Toy Library, Grayden, Mr Bill (2 speeches)
I rise today to update the House about two events I recently attended, which highlighted the community spirit that is evident in my electorate of Swan. I have spoken in this place before about...
