House debates
Wednesday, 2 December 2015
- Blair Electorate: Ipswich Motorway (1 speech)
When will the Abbott-Turnbull government finally stop ignoring the people of South-East Queensland? Before the last election, the then opposition leader, the member for Warringah, made a... - Robertson Electorate: Road Safety (1 speech)
The Central Coast is the most beautiful region in the best country in the world to live in. There are stunning, pristine beaches. The city of Gosford is really turning a corner and beginning to... - Climate Change (1 speech)
I was one of many thousands of Tasmanians at a people's climate rally on Sunday in Hobart on the Parliament House lawns. These rallies were held around Australia and around the world. Having... - Lyons Electorate: Sorell Regional Art Prize 2015 (1 speech)
Regional arts form a very important part of many communities around my electorate. They provide a really valuable community service and a place for community to come together to share in their... - Northeast Health Wangaratta (1 speech)
I would like to bring to the attention of the House an amazing service that is operating in north-east Victoria, auspiced by Northeast Health Wangaratta: Telehealth. Telehealth is the use of... - Petition: Wide Bay Burnett Tourism (1 speech)
I table a petition from the Wide Bay Burnett Regional Dive Wreck Advisory Group, local residents, business owners and tourists concerning the need for a new tourist attraction to increase... - Shortland Electorate: Landcare (1 speech)
I would like to say a big thankyou to everyone who is involved in Landcare. They do a fantastic job and their work is truly appreciated. I, like many members in this House, I am sure, have... - Banks Electorate: Community Organisations (1 speech)
I am pleased to have the opportunity this morning to speak about the great activities of a number of important community organisations in my electorate. Last Saturday, 28 November, I attended the... - Neighbourhood Watch (2 speeches)
In March of this year, Neighbourhood Watch Australasia opened up a round of community grants made available through the federal government Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. The guidelines were spelt... - Petition: Alligator Creek (4 speeches)
I certainly do not object. I rise to bring a voice to this place in the form of a petition that has not gone through the Petitions Committee. I seek leave to present it as a document. Leave... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
On many occasions in this house, I have raised the concerns of workers and families on the New South Wales North Coast. They are often very worried about the choices the National Party makes, and... - Dobell Electorate: School Centenary Celebrations (1 speech)
It has been an exciting couple of months in Dobell with the celebration of not one but two school centenaries. The Entrance Public School and Berkeley Vale Public School celebrated their 100... - Freemantle Electorate: Beeliar Wetlands (1 speech, 1 comment)
I would like to read a letter from a constituent, Corina Abrahams, to the Prime Minister. Dear Prime Minister, I'm writing this letter asking that you please help stop the desecration of our... - Gilmore Electorate: Anzac Centenary (1 speech)
One hundred years ago, it was reported that on Monday morning 30 November 1915 the Nowra showground was a hive of activity as recruits, organisers and supporters feverishly prepared for the... - Miller Technology High School (1 speech)
Last Wednesday I had the opportunity of hosting student leaders from the Miller Technology High School at Parliament House. Barbara Schefer, Edwin Lim, Mehdi Heidari and Chutikarn Chatree visited... - Member for Capricornia: Staff and Family (1 speech)
With the end of the parliamentary year upon us, I would like to thank the important people in my life. To start with, I would like to thank my wonderful staff for the incredible job they have... - Parliament House: Cleaners (1 speech)
I too rise to acknowledge the hard work of the Parliament House cleaners. They do work very hard to ensure that we have a clean and safe work space. But, Deputy Speaker, as you may know, this... - Social Media, Mental Health (1 speech)
We live in an exciting age of technology disruption. Our world is changing at an incredibly fast rate. Globalisation is shrinking our globe at a rate we could not imagine only a few short years... - Recall of Samsung Washing Machines (1 speech)
I rise again today to highlight ongoing problems associated with the recall of certain Samsung washing machines. Since I first raised this issue in this place on 12 August I have been appalled to... - Reid Electorate: Schools (2 speeches)
Deputy Speaker, you know, as a local member yourself, that half your time is spent down here in Canberra and half back in your electorate, and the contribution you can make to your electorate in...
