House debates
Tuesday, 11 August 2015
- Workplace Relations: Penalty rates (1 speech)
Thank you, Mr Speaker—and I take the opportunity to congratulate you on your appointment to the office of Speaker. This evening I rise to speak about the recommendations made in the recent... - Lindsay Electorate (1 speech)
My electorate of Lindsay is one of great diversity, both urban and regional. We are a place where the country meets the city, the river meets the plains and the mountains—the beautiful Blue... - Prime Minister (5 speeches)
Today the Prime Minister had two opportunities to take our country towards a more sustainable and a more equal future. He had a chance to announce strong pollution reduction targets that... - Myanmar Cyclone (1 speech)
Mr Speaker, it is wonderful to see you in the chair. I rise this evening to draw attention to a humanitarian disaster that is unfolding in our region and continuing to cause untold damage to an... - Renewable Energy (1 speech)
Energy production and distribution is very significant to my local economy. Lake Macquarie is, of course, home to the largest power station in the country and a number of operational coal mines.... - Hume Electorate (1 speech)
On July 14, we lost the former member for Hume, Alby Schultz, a dear friend of mine and a tower of strength not only for the people of Hume but for his parliamentary colleagues, his friends and...