House debates
Monday, 12 October 2015
- Singh, Mr Bharpur (1 speech)
I am very privileged today to congratulate a very special constituent of mine from Keilor Downs, Mr Bharpur Singh, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday. I had the honour of meeting Bharpur... - Bennelong Electorate: Korean Moon Festival (1 speech)
A few weekends ago my electorate of Bennelong was ablaze with colour and festivities as we celebrated the Korean Moon Festival. Thousands of locals joined our large Korean community and were... - Robson, Mr Bill and Mrs Flo (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about an incredibly joyous occasion that occurred recently in my electorate. I recently had the privilege of attending this very exciting occasion at the Fairways assisted... - Dobell Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
I rise today to congratulate two outstanding Central Coast sporting clubs from Dobell: in Rugby League The Entrance Tigers, and in Rugby Union the Ourimbah Razorbacks. Both first-grade teams took... - Fraser Electorate: Amaroo School (1 speech)
I rise to commend Amaroo School in my electorate, which has installed the ACT's largest rooftop solar system. More than 600 kilowatts of power will be fed into the ACT's electricity grid from the... - Mallee Electorate: Nhill Airshow 2015 (1 speech)
I have often bragged about how much food is grown in the Mallee, but people do not think of the electorate of Mallee as the place to come for an air show. But last Saturday the Nhill Aviation... - Shortland Electorate: Belmont Motor Registry Office (1 speech)
Last Tuesday I attended a public meeting called by the state member for Swansea, Yasmin Catley, at the Belmont 16Ft Sailing Club. The meeting was called because the New South Wales government... - Mitcham Football Club (1 speech)
I have some good news today. After 34 years, just a few weeks ago the Mitcham Football Club in division 3 of the Eastern Football League broke the drought and won the grand final—their... - Scullin Electorate: Emergency Services (1 speech)
On Saturday morning I was very privileged to attend the annual blessing of the emergency services fleet near the offices of the City of Whittlesea. This was a fantastic event brought on by the... - Brisbane electorate: Hummingbird House (1 speech)
( On Saturday 10 October I attended the inaugural Hummingbird House Community Day, which also marked World Hospice Day and the Brisbane Open House. Hummingbird House is under construction and... - 2016 ACT Rescue and Foster Best Friends Calendar (1 speech)
Saturday week ago, I had the great pleasure of launching the 2016 ACT Rescue and Foster Best Friends Calendar. ACT Rescue and Foster—or ARF—rehomes dogs who have not been in a loving... - Lyne Electorate: Education (1 speech)
I would like to present the attention of the house some great work being done by teaching professionals in my electorate. Recently, I met with local principals and senior staff from a number of... - Bendigo Electorate: Protests (1 speech)
The first and that I had the chance to address the parliament about the ugly protests that all would have seen their news on Saturday. Forgive me if I do get a bit emotional, because it has been... - Grey Electorate: Solar Reserve (1 speech)
During September I had the privilege of leading a delegation to the US, taking the opportunity visit Solar Reserve's Crescent Dunes facility in Nevada. Undergoing final testing and due to come on... - National Carers Week (1 speech)
This week is Carers Week, and today I would like to acknowledge Australia's 2.7 million unpaid carers. I would particularly like to draw attention to young carers and the many young people right... - Macarthur Electorate: Oran Park Smart Work Hub (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about Oran Park Smart Work Hub, the New South Wales government pilot program operating in my electorate of Macarthur. Oran Park Smart Work Hub offers residents an... - Fearnley, Mr Kurt, OAM (1 speech)
Australia woke this morning to news that wheelchair racing champion and adopted Novocastrian, Kurt Fearnley, had won the Chicago Marathon for a fifth time. After the disappointment of runner-up... - La Trobe Electorate: Bullen Bullen Bush Tucker Tours (1 speech)
I have the great pleasure of officially opening Bullen Bullen bush tucker tours in La Trobe at Grants Picnic Ground at Kallista. This is one of my election commitments—$150,000. The local... - Richmond Electorate: Country Labor Forum (1 speech)
I rise to very proudly talk about federal Labor's first country Labor forum, a great event. On 26 September, 200 Labor members came together in Casino in New South Wales for our inaugural country... - Swan Electorate: South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare (1 speech)
On Friday I attended the AGM of the South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare, also known as SERCUL, in my electorate. It was great to see their chairperson, Pat Hart, and CEO, Julie Robert.... - Centenary of Catherine Hill Bay Public School (1 speech)
Catherine Hill Bay is one of those unique places in Australia. It was an old mining town and it has maintained its character over the years. On Saturday, 26 September, I attended the centenary of... - Hindmarsh Electorate: Active Elders (1 speech)
I would like to acknowledge a local community group in Ascot Park which is doing great things in my electorate of Hindmarsh. The Active Elders Association is a social group for the over-50s which... - Immunisation (1 speech)
I recently met with RESULTS International (Australia), on behalf of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. One and a half million children die each year from vaccine-preventable diseases, with one-in-five... - Mental Health (1 speech)
The first week in October is Mental Health Awareness Week. I cannot imagine too many people could say they do not know someone who has a mental health issue or who has never experienced any... - Diabetes (1 speech)
Sorry, Mr Deputy Speaker—my mind was just on those jam tarts! I rise to congratulate a terrific young Canberran who has won the littleBIGidea national competition and will get the... - Way In Network (1 speech)
I am very honoured to be associated with the Way In Network and its passionate members: Councillor Annie Tang, the Deputy Mayor of Kogarah City Council, Linda Tang, Florence Chau, Elsa Shum, and... - Bendigo Electorate (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge some of the many wonderful things that happened in my electorate of Bendigo over the weekend. Let's start with the Heritage Uncorked event that happened on Friday night.... - Hindmarsh Electorate: South Australian National Football League (2 speeches)
I want to congratulate the West Adelaide Football Club on winning the SANFL premiership this year after a 32-year drought. It was a great performance by the West Adelaide Football Club, and I was...
