House debates
Thursday, 26 November 2015
- Christmas (1 speech)
Yes, it is that time of year when we all draw breath and say, 'Where has this year gone?' and, 'Good grief, it is almost Christmas.' I rise to speak about the importance of giving at this time of... - Paterson Electorate: Television Reception (1 speech)
With the switch to full digital television services in 2012, many of my communities have been struggling to get decent television reception. The co-channel interference from out-of-area signals... - Taxation (1 speech)
Tax policy does not always make for great dinner party conversation, but it is an incredibly important part of what the government does. At its heart, this is about the values that we share as... - Electorate of Ryan: Communications Forum (1 speech)
I recently hosted a communications forum for residents of Corunna Downs and Mount Crosby, two suburbs in my electorate which have suffered from a historic lack of infrastructure investment,... - Chifley Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
I want to lay down an infrastructure challenge. When we think about the next major road project that should be rolled out in Western Sydney, the next big thing is the M9. It sits just west of the... - Education (1 speech)
Making science and maths more accessible and meaningful to students is an absolute national imperative. There is no doubt that our productivity and competitiveness depends on our ability to... - Broadband (3 speeches)
In July 2012, the ACCC authorised the NBN Co-Optus HFC subscriber agreement. This was for the migration of Optus's HFC subscribers to the NBN and the decommissioning of parts of the Optus HFC... - Banks Electorate: Local Organisations (1 speech)
I am very pleased this morning to have the opportunity to highlight the fantastic efforts in my community of a number of community groups. Earlier in the month I visited Colin McFadyen Village,... - Petition: Climate Change (2 speeches)
On behalf of my community, I present a petition signed by 87 members of the community calling on the Australian government to increase Australia's emission reduction commitment for the United... - Deakin Electorate: School Fetes (1 speech)
One of the really rewarding aspects of my job—and our jobs collectively here as members of parliament—is to get around our electorates and meet some of the great community minded... - Schmidt, Chancellor Helmut (1 speech)
I wish to pay my respects to a man of his times, a man of his century, who passed away on 10 November at the age of 96 in his home in Hamburg: the former Chancellor of West Germany, Helmut... - Petrie Electorate: Crime (1 speech)
It is great to be able to talk here today in the Federation Chamber. One of my last election promises back in 2013 was to address crime in strategic areas of my electorate throughout Petrie. In... - Working on Country Program (1 speech)
I rise to speak to the House on the Working on Country program. This is the Indigenous rangers program which I first had contact with when I was Minister for Agriculture. It continued when I was... - Forrest Electorate: Tourism (1 speech)
This is the peak season for events in the south-west of Western Australia, and 2015 has been a great year for the best part of Australia. Last weekend, for instance, Margaret River hosted the... - Docherty, Private John Edward (1 speech)
In an unremarkable grave, in the Seymour Cemetery, is a small wooden cross. On this wooden cross is a plaque with the inscription: 'B4/707. Private J E Docherty. Result of an accident.... - White Ribbon Day (1 speech)
This week we have all remembered and recognised White Ribbon Day. It is the day Australia stood up, with one voice, to stop violence against women of all forms and violence in general. Currently,... - Petition: Aid (1 speech)
I present this petition today which has been accepted by the Standing Committee on Petitions. The petition read as follows— To the Honourable The Speaker and Members of the House of... - Corangamite Electorate: LAND 400 Project (1 speech)
I rise to speak on a very important project for our nation, the LAND 400 defence program, a multibillion-dollar program to deliver 225 armed combat vehicles for the Army. In September, I...
