House debates
Thursday, 20 August 2015
- Taxation (1 speech)
Respected political commentator Peter Hartcher recently wrote that increasing numbers of Australians are asking the question: what is the point of the Abbott government? One point, you might... - Calare Electorate: Mining (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the Lithgow Springvale mine, where over 300 workers will bear the brunt of a final decision not being handed down to extend the project. This is not a new mine; this is an... - Middle East (1 speech)
Considering the approach this government has taken so far to our renewed military engagement in the Middle East, it was no great surprise to hear through the media that the Prime Minister was... - Trade (1 speech)
The current economic situation in South Australia has been well-documented in recent times. We have the highest unemployment rate of all the states in Australia. We are witnessing the downturn in... - Blair Seniors Link Directory (1 speech)
I rise to speak about a valuable new information resource for older people living in Ipswich and the Somerset Region, the 2015 Blair Seniors Link Directory. I was pleased to launch this, my first... - Mining (1 speech)
The people of Central and North Queensland—in cities and towns like Mackay, Bowen, Ayr and Townsville—have been through difficult times over the past two years as the region adjusts...
