House debates
Monday, 7 September 2015
- Charlton Electorate: Communications (1 speech)
Rarely a week passes in my electorate office where complaints are not received about inadequate or intermittent internet, mobile phone or digital television reception. These are longstanding... - Social Welfare (1 speech)
I wish to speak about social welfare payments and the very large role that they play in the federal budget. Our social welfare system matters a great deal, because it is the means by which we... - Lalor Electorate (1 speech)
On this day two years ago the electors of Lalor put their trust in me to become the member for Lalor—a humbling experience. Two years later, being the member for Lalor is inspiring. The... - Parkes Electorate (1 speech)
Tonight I too mark the anniversary of the occasion two years ago when the coalition government was elected. I have to say, after sitting in here for two terms in opposition under the... - Rankin Electorate: Logan City Hip Hop Collective (1 speech)
I was born in Logan City. I grew up there. I started a family there. I live there. I love the place. I am proud I get to represent it here in the people's house of the Australian parliament. For... - National Stroke Week (2 speeches)
One in six people has a stroke in their lifetime. That means that, in this House of 150 representatives alone, 25 of us could suffer a stroke. It does not discriminate between men and women or...