House debates
Wednesday, 11 November 2015
- Chisholm Electorate: Just One Day Program (1 speech)
I would like to raise awareness for a terrific new initiative from International Needs Australia called Just One Day, which was launched in my electorate at Surrey Hills Primary School and is... - Macedonian Trade Delegation (1 speech)
On Sunday, I was honoured to welcome a Macedonian trade delegation as part of their visit to promote bilateral trade between Australia and the Republic of Macedonia. It is great to see the... - McEwen Electorate: Deepavali Festival of Lights (1 speech)
The Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities in my electorate of McEwen came together to celebrate Deepavali at the Buttercross Park at Mernda late last month; and it was vibrant and inclusive. Tom... - Remembrance Day (1 speech)
On this Remembrance Day, I would like to pay tribute to the many memorial services being held across my electorate of Tangney. Of those holding services today, I acknowledge the invitation that... - Shipping (1 speech)
I rise to express my concern for the workers who currently crew MV Portland, a ship operating around the Australian coast, between Victoria and Western Australia for Alcoa. Alcoa have advised... - O'Neill, Mr Michael (1 speech)
Michael O'Neill of South Perth passed away recently. He was born 3 March 1946 and passed away 24 October 2015. I recently attended his funeral. Mike worked on my campaigns in 2007, in 2010 and in... - Newcastle Electorate: Education funding (1 speech)
Last week I had the pleasure of attending Gonski week celebrations at Kotara High School. The week before, I joined with teachers and parents at New Lambton South Public School to see firsthand... - Saunders, Capt. Reginald Walter (1 speech)
Today we remember the contribution of all those who served Australia in war and conflicts, in particular we will remember today the contribution of Indigenous Australians who have taken up arms... - Monash, General Sir John, GCMG, KCB, VD (1 speech)
On this Remembrance Day, I am pleased to add the voice of Indi to the push for one of Australia's most endearing and enduring war heroes, Sir John Monash, to be posthumously promoted to the rank... - Capricornia Electorate: Domestic Violence (1 speech)
When it comes to domestic violence and family custody issues, Central Queensland has some appalling statistics. The Capricornia police district reports the highest rate of domestic violence in... - Edwards, the Hon. Graham, AM (1 speech)
It is my great pleasure to acknowledge on Remembrance and Dismissal day a great Western Australian who has shown extraordinary courage, resilience and leadership in military, political and... - Remembrance Day (1 speech)
The last shot of World War I was fired on Monday, 11 November 1918. Three hundred thousand Australians went to the Great War: 60,000 died and 156,000 were wounded or taken prisoner. On the first... - Ella-Duncan, Ms Marcia, OAM (1 speech)
I wish to congratulate the inspirational Marcia Ella-Duncan on her recent induction into the Australian Netball Hall of Fame. A proud Aboriginal woman and descendant of the Yuin nation, Marcia... - Groom Electorate: Employment (1 speech)
Firstly I wish to acknowledge and thank all of those who have served and some who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom that we enjoy in this country. It is befitting that this House... - Schools (1 speech)
Last night I attended the Australian Primary Principals Association launch of its Charter on Primary Schooling here in parliament house. I once again acknowledge the critical role primary school... - Fanning, Mr Lochlann (1 speech)
I stand to acknowledge the remarkable contributions of a young man who just happens to be my godson, a young fellow by the name of Lochlann Fanning, 20 years of age, who has overcome incredible... - Dismissal (1 speech)
Last year we lost a great Australian. We lost Gough Whitlam. In the outpouring of grief came true acknowledgement of the vision and achievement of his government. Today marks 40 years since the... - Macarthur Electorate: Carrington Centennial Care (1 speech)
I rise today to congratulate 23 wonderful employees of Carrington Centennial Care, a remarkable aged-care facility in my electorate of Macarthur, who have served Carrington and the local... - Dismissal (1 speech)
Forty years ago, as has been written, on this date Australia was plunged into a singular Australian crisis. It is a date seared into the soul of every Australian living at the time. It was a... - Bass Electorate: Cottage Bakery (2 speeches)
I rise to acknowledge Lily Cornish from my home town of Launceston, who did work experience in my office recently and helped me to write this speech. Through Lily's assistance I am able to...
