House debates
Wednesday, 19 August 2015
- Marriage (1 speech)
Just last week I had a visit in my office from two constituents who are also very good friends of mine—Julie and Cas. They came to talk about how important marriage equality is to them and... - Jobs and Infrastructure (1 speech)
The communities of Mackay, Bowen and throughout Central and North Queensland welcome the announcements by the Prime Minister and the Attorney-General that the government will repeal section... - Renewable Energy (1 speech)
Talking about Aussie jobs, last night the irrepressible team from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency presented their extraordinary wares to parliamentarians. The real eye-opener for me was... - Calare Electorate: Industry Skills Fund (1 speech)
I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge a local Bathurst business, Ray Morcoms Auto Body Repairs, which has recently benefited under the $664 million Industry Skills Fund. They have... - Australian Public Service (1 speech)
This morning I was alerted to some concerning statistics about how the Abbott government's Public Service job cuts are affecting Canberrans. The Canberra suburbs of Kambah, Greenway, Oxley and... - Banks Electorate: St George Athletics (1 speech)
Today I want to address an important issue today regarding a lack of infrastructure in my local community. The St George area does not have a professional quality athletics facility. There is no... - Environment (1 speech)
We now understand the government is intent on further weakening Australia's carefully established framework of environmental protection. In response to a court decision setting out the... - Parkes Electorate: Local Sporting Champions (1 speech)
During the winter break, I had the pleasure of meeting some of the successful recipients of Local Sporting Champions grants. I think this is one of the better proposals that the government, and... - Indi Electorate: Government Programs (1 speech)
As we all know, government programs can have a real impact at a community level. Parklands Albury Wodonga, in partnership with Wodonga Urban Landcare Network and the Green Army, are doing great... - Leichhardt Electorate: Mainie (1 speech)
On 7 August I had the privilege of helping to launch a new Cairns-made fashion label called Mainie, which is the work of Charmaine Saunders and Denis Keeffe. The label marries the ancient art of... - Rankin Electorate: Calamvale Special School (1 speech)
Even the member for Aston would agree with me that one of the great things about being a member of parliament is being visited in this place by your local schools. For the kids, it is an... - Brisbane Electorate: School Events (1 speech)
I rise today to update the House on a number of school events across my electorate that highlight the history and the community spirit of Brisbane. Over the course of three days, four separate... - Lalor Electorate: Eid Celebration (1 speech)
I rise to share with the House today an event that occurred in my electorate recently. On 17 July, I joined the Muslim community from the Werribee Islamic Centre and the Virgin Mary Mosque to... - Tyrell, Mr William (1 speech)
I rise to bring to the attention of the Australian Parliament the recently established 'Where's William? Help Bring Him Home' campaign. As many people would be aware, nearly 12 months ago the... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
I support the cleaners at Parliament House. This week the cleaners here at Parliament House are taking industrial action. They are not cleaning the toilets or the bathrooms. Why have they taken... - Moore Electorate: Lake Joondalup Baptist College Sports Centre (1 speech)
I was honoured to attend the opening of the sports centre at Lake Joondalup Baptist College on 24 July 2015. It represents a $6 million investment. The landmark two-storey building, located... - Women in Science (1 speech)
This week is National Science Week, the annual celebration of the contributions of Australian scientists to the world of knowledge. Science supports jobs in health, education, construction, ICT,... - Trade (1 speech)
Last week we joined together here in federal parliament to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Singapore's independence. Since 1965, when they were a small, undeveloped country with almost zero... - Trade Unions (3 speeches)
I want to follow the excellent member's contribution by talking about my disgust at revelations that the Australian union movement is importing workers under 457 visas into Australia and...
