House debates
Monday, 17 August 2015
- Men's Sheds (1 speech)
Last month I had the pleasure of visiting the Cardiff Early Education and Care Centre. It was a special day for the centre, because they were taking delivery of some new toys. These were not just... - Ice Epidemic (1 speech)
Australia is in the midst of an ice epidemic. Every state and local government is affected, with the devastating effects of ice destroying young people and families across the country.... - Broadband (1 speech)
I rise today to hold the government to account for failing to keep their promises on broadband, which is having a very significant effect on the lives of the people living in my electorate and... - Tourism (1 speech)
I am pleased to inform the House that there are a number of industries in Tasmania showing promising growth and green shoots of economic recovery. The tourism industry in particular is kicking... - Brand Electorate: Community Services (1 speech)
I would like to talk today about the Abbott government's cuts to community service organisations and the devastating effect they are having on my community of Brand and the communities of... - Ahearn, Mr Brian (1 speech)
Vale Brian Ahearn. I do not remember whether it was Neil or Isobel Trease who said to me, 'You should come out to Lyrebird Walk to see what's going on and see what the men are doing out there.' I... - Road Safety (1 speech)
I rise in the House today to highlight and congratulate the Australian Medical Association and the Australasian New Car Assessment Program—ANCAP—who have joined forces. Last week in... - Tasmania: Wine industry (1 speech)
I would just like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the importance of the wine industry. What a vital industry it is—not only to our nation but, particularly, to my state of Tasmania.... - Education (1 speech)
Seven preschools attached to the Yeshivah-Beth Rivkah Colleges have recently undergone an assessment and rating, as part of the national quality framework for early childhood development. The... - Petrie Electorate (2 speeches)
The North Lakes and Mango Hill area in my electorate of Petrie is a beautiful part of the world, and I would like to touch on a few of the projects I have been working on with locals in this...
