House debates
Wednesday, 19 August 2015
- Women in Policing (1 speech)
Earlier this month, police staff from Liverpool, Green Valley, Fairfield and Cabramatta local area commands took part in the baton relay in recognition of 100 years of women in policing. The... - Men's Sheds (1 speech)
Men have a tendency to neglect their health. As a group, we generally do not visit the doctor as often as we should. We do not like talking about our problems; we particularly do not like talking... - Vietnam War 40th Anniversary (1 speech)
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and with it the exodus of an estimated one million Vietnamese people from their homeland. Of those who fled it is believed that... - Cowan Electorate: Kingsway Regional Sporting Complex (1 speech)
In Cowan the Kingsway Regional Sporting Complex has hosted many sports with thousands of users each weekend. When I say 'thousands' I mean it, because during the netball season each Saturday more... - Denison Electorate: Arts Funding (1 speech)
Just about every medium and small arts organisation in my electorate has approached me with concerns about the decision by the Minister for the Arts to take $104 million in arts funding from the... - Solomon Electorate: Local Sporting Champions (1 speech)
I am delighted to announce the round 1 recipients of the 2015-16 Solomon local sporting champions grants. Each recipient will receive $500 towards their travel and accommodation costs to attend... - National Science Week (1 speech)
This week is National Science Week, and I kicked it off by attending St Mary's Catholic school in Shortland electorate last Friday. I was overwhelmed by the activities of the students, by their... - Robertson Electorate: Medical Research Future Fund (1 speech)
I rise to commend the House for the successful passing of legislation last week to establish the groundbreaking $20 billion Medical Research Future Fund, the largest of its kind in the world.... - Lalor Electorate: Centenary of Anzac (1 speech)
I rise today to share with the House an event that occurred in the electorate of Lalor on 17 July. That day I joined Senator Ronaldson, Professor Janet Butler, author of Kitty's War, an historian... - Kokoda Challenge (1 speech)
It has been said that Gallipoli created a nation, but Kokoda saved a nation. At Gallipoli we fought for the British Empire, but at Kokoda we fought for Australia. The men who fought on the Kokoda... - Throsby Electorate: Steel industry (1 speech)
Australia needs to be a country that continues to make stuff. As one of the world's largest exporters of iron ore and metallurgical coal, I say that Australia needs to be a country that continues... - Deakin Electorate: Melbourne traffic congestion (1 speech)
A couple of weeks ago I was very pleased to have the opportunity to address a very spirited group of people who gathered—in their hundreds—outside state parliament in Melbourne. It... - National Science Week (1 speech)
This week we are marking National Science Week, which celebrates and acknowledges the contributions of Australian scientists, not only on the global stage; it also aims to get more young... - Coalmining (1 speech)
If you were putting a pool in at your house in Canberra—let us say a pool, although I do not know why you would—and you had to have a pool fence, would you accept that someone in... - Hurndell, Mr Cecil Henry (1 speech)
Rank-and-file members are the lifeblood of the Australian Labor Party. Of those nearly 500 members who faithfully and energetically serve our party, the life members occupy a truly special place.... - Hindmarsh Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Last Sunday I participated in the Cold Plunge for Those in Need, which was organised by the Rotary Club of Glenelg. I joined over 130 people who braved the cold, icy waters of... - Gomboc, Mr Ron (1 speech)
Today I want to acknowledge the talent of Perth sculptor Ron Gomboc and to record how pleased we have been to have helped him with one of his projects. Many members may recall the fabulous Swan... - Riverina Electorate: Debutante Balls (1 speech)
I love debutante balls. Way back in 1983 I partnered by now wife of 29 years, Catherine, to her debut. She was then only 17. When I receive debs coming out at deb balls I always tell that story... - Film and Television Industry (1 speech)
The film and television industry is a very important employer in my electorate of Sydney. There have been changes recently and a perceived lack of support, or diminished support, from the federal...
