House debates
Thursday, 22 October 2015
- Guy, Mr Denis and Mrs Daphne (1 speech)
I rise today to speak in memory of two members of my constituency who have recently passed away. Denis and Daphne Guy grew up in adjacent villages in Hertfordshire, just north of London. During... - Grass Ceiling Campaign (1 speech)
I rise today to offer my support to, and raise awareness of, an important campaign in my electorate—the Grass Ceiling campaign. The campaign has been the brainchild of the wonderfully... - Corio Electorate: Greater Geelong Youth Council (1 speech)
This morning I want to inform the House about a trial that I am seeking to establish for a Greater Geelong youth council, which would be a forum for constituents living in the electorate of Corio... - Bradfield Electorate: Centenary of Anzac (1 speech)
On Saturday, 7 November at 7 pm and on Tuesday, 10 November at 1.30 pm, two important events will occur at the Ku-ring-gai Town Hall in Pymble. The events will be a performance of a project... - Canberra Electorate: Science (1 speech)
I have just returned to the parliament after enjoying a breakfast down at the Academy of Science's wonderful Shine Dome at the ANU. The breakfast was called to celebrate the winners of the Prime... - Port Macquarie Swimming Club: Mr Tom Berryman, Yates, Mrs Pamela (1 speech)
Some weeks there are events that make you proud to be an Australian and proud to be part of a strong community. There was an event last week at the Port Macquarie Swimming Club in the Lyne... - World Polio Day (1 speech)
I rise today in the House to acknowledge World Polio Day. World Polio Day is a very important occasion aimed at highlighting the need for the international community to focus on eradicating... - Murray Electorate: Tongala (2 speeches)
I rise to tell the parliament and, through it, to remind the Australian people about the great work of a very old company, the food manufacturer Nestle. Nestle has a dairy factory in the Goulburn... - Broadband (1 speech)
The Prime Minister BC—before the coup—in his previous incarnation as communications minister, promised all Australians they would have access to the NBN by the end of 2016. I know you... - Forde Electorate: Volunteers (1 speech)
It is my pleasure to rise today and take this opportunity to acknowledge the terrific hard work of our volunteer firefighters in our Rural Fire Service, who are at this moment busily preparing... - International Development Assistance, Climate Change (1 speech)
Throughout my electorate there are thousands of passionate activists concerned about the effects global poverty has on millions of people across the world. I am pleased to regularly meet with... - Solomon Electorate: Palmerston Regional Hospital (1 speech)
The Northern Territory government is responsible for the management and the delivery of the Palmerston Regional Hospital project. Under the agreement, the Commonwealth makes payments against... - Scullin Electorate: Health Care (1 speech)
Just over a week ago, I had the privilege of visiting the Northern Health Epping campus, the Northern Hospital site, with my great friend the member for McEwen, Rob Mitchell, and the member for... - Oatley Village Festival, Learning Links (1 speech)
I am pleased to highlight this morning a couple of fantastic organisations in my local electorate. Last Saturday, 17 October, I was privileged to attend the Oatley Lions Oatley Village Festival.... - Hobart International Airport, Rail Infrastructure (1 speech)
Just over two years ago, in the lead-up to the last federal election, we had the former leader of the Liberal Party come down to Tasmania with his candidates and his Liberal senators promising a... - Nicholson Fine Foods, Indoor Cricket, Country Women's Association (1 speech)
Madam Deputy Speaker, as a member yourself from Central Queensland, I know you envy the Northern Rivers of New South Wales as a producer of great quality produce—like just about everything... - Moss Vale Public School: Australian Flag (1 speech)
Moss Vale Public School in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales is a part of my electorate. Whenever I have visited the school I have found them to be a school that is made up of a diverse... - Dobell Electorate: McHappy Day (1 speech)
Members in this place represent a broad spectrum of community involvement, with many different backgrounds represented. The diversity of our communities is often understated. However, last... - Dyslexia (1 speech)
This week is Dyslexia Empowerment Week, and, last weekend on Sunday, I joined my state parliamentary colleague Maree Edwards in Bendigo at the beginning of Dyslexia Empowerment Week, our BOLD... - Grandparents (2 speeches)
Today, I will speak about the issue of grandparents raising their grandchildren. This is not the first time that I have spoken about the issue and the circumstances of grandparents in this...
