House debates
Wednesday, 24 June 2015
- Blair Electorate: Country Shows (1 speech)
I am pleased to report on another season of success of agricultural and country shows across the electorate of Blair. The season began in April with the Kilcoy Show in the very northern tip of... - Dawson Electorate: Abbot Point (1 speech)
I have grave news to report to the chamber this morning for the economic development in my electorate in North and Central Queensland. Admittedly, this news is coming from The Guardian, which is... - Bendigo Electorate: Young Carers (1 speech)
Last week in parliament I had the great opportunity, like many, to meet with a group of young carers. They were here with Carers Australia to share their experience of what it means to be a young... - Corangamite Electorate: LAND 400 Defence Project (1 speech)
The LAND 400 combat vehicle Defence project is one of the most significant defence contracts in a generation. In contrast to South Australia, our region—the great Geelong and Corangamite... - Fowler Electorate: Autism (1 speech)
No doubt everyone here will know that raising a child requires constant love, support and sometimes much patience. But please, take a moment to consider raising a child with autism. Think about... - Infrastructure Funding (1 speech)
Over the past four years, my office has been working on an infrastructure funding concept as an alternative to the current grants and loans systems without incurring a large government debt.... - National TAFE Day (1 speech)
Today is National TAFE Day—a day when we should celebrate the role that TAFE has played within Australian society for many decades. In doing so, it is important to know that it is an... - Swan Electorate: Lathlain Precinct Redevelopment (1 speech)
I rise today to update the House about an important infrastructure project in my electorate of Swan, which I have been working very hard with both my federal and my state colleagues to secure... - Lalor Electorate: Road Funding (1 speech)
Since this Prime Minister has come to office, he has doubled the deficit. He has also found ways to raise the cost of living for Australian families, including the petrol excise. This was done by... - Gippsland Electorate: Orbost Regional Health (1 speech)
I appreciate the opportunity to raise concerns on behalf of the Orbost Regional Health service in relation to the sustainability of the current funding models for aged care as part of the... - Parramatta Electorate: Solar Energy (1 speech)
On Friday night I hosted a forum in Parramatta called Empower Parramatta. It was an attempt to bring people who care about solar power together with business to see whether we can grow the... - Solomon Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
The Solomon local sporting grants program is a fantastic initiative that helps so many budding Territory sporting stars. For those aged between 12 and 18, it helps towards the cost of travel,... - Matildas and Queensland Firebirds (1 speech)
Queenslanders love their sport, and this week we have been treated to two of the best sporting moments in our recent history. The first was the victory of the Matildas over Brazil in round 16 at... - Dobell Electorate: Schools Speech Competition (1 speech)
As a member of parliament, one of the most enjoyable experiences is visiting schools and meeting students who are the future of our great nation. During my visits, I am always amazed to hear... - Indi electorate: Bhutanese Community (1 speech)
I second the comments from the member for Dobell. What a great idea! Mrs McNamara interjecting— Yes, I would like to take it up. Last week was Refugee Week and on Thursday, I had the... - Hume Electorate: Budget (1 speech)
Small businesses in Hume are spending up big before the end of the financial year to realise the instant asset write-offs for business purchases. This is just what we wanted small businesses to... - Trade with China (1 speech)
I have received correspondence signed by the national secretaries of eight trade unions: Paul Bastian from the AMWU, Michael O'Connor from the CFMEU, Michele O'Neil from the Textile, Clothing and... - Albury-Melbourne Train Service (1 speech)
Would you believe that on every journey of the Albury to Melbourne train the catering staff close the canteen when the train arrives at Violet Town station, in my electorate, and are then... - Newcastle Electorate: Shipbuilding (1 speech)
The shipbuilding industry in Newcastle dates back some 185 years to the 1830s, when steamers were built for the growing colony. Today the most recent build has been the Navy's three Air Warfare... - Riverina Electorate: Queen's Birthday Honours (2 speeches)
Five years ago this very day a person who described herself as 'an insignificant girl from Guyra' gave her valedictory speech in the House of Representatives. Recently that same person, Kay...
