House debates
Wednesday, 2 December 2015
- Multiculturalism (1 speech)
On Monday night I joined with my caucus colleagues and a group of inspiring Australian Muslim women to discuss a range of issues that we are facing in our communities. The overwhelming message... - Western Australia: Bushfires (1 speech)
Last week I had the melancholy task of updating the House on the catastrophic bushfires that ravaged the regions of Scaddan, Grass Patch, Salmon Gums and Merivale near Esperance in my electorate... - Asbestos (1 speech)
Last Friday the member for Gorton and I attended the annual service in memory of people who have died from asbestos-related illnesses. The service was held at Pitman Park in Salisbury where, 10... - La Trobe Electorate: Community Awards (1 speech)
Recently I had the great honour to host the La Trobe community awards. It was fantastic to see so many people in my seat of La Trobe and to recognise the great work that they have done for the... - Cunningham Electorate: Employment (1 speech)
As we go into the Christmas season, it is going to be quite a tough time for hundreds of people in the Illawarra because of the loss of a significant number of jobs at BlueScope Steel. The reason... - Bennelong Electorate: Armenian Community (1 speech)
Culturally diverse, Bennelong is the proud home of our nation's largest community of Armenian-Australians. This community may be comparatively small, but the positive contribution that they make... - Minister for Industry and Innovation and Science (6 speeches)
The people of the Illawarra are frustrated with the smug indifference of the coalition government. This frustration was reflected on the front page of the Illawarra Mercury today. - Menzies Electorate: Heatherwood School (1 speech)
I recently visited Heatherwood School at Donvale, in my electorate of Menzies. Heatherwood is a secondary school for 273 students with mild intellectual disabilities. The goal of the school is to... - Education (1 speech)
This morning, I woke to see a press release from the Victoria Labor government stating that there will be extra learning support for children with special needs in Victoria next year. It is about... - Dunkley Electorate: National Stronger Regions Fund (1 speech)
I am led to believe we are days away from big announcements about a fantastic program that this coalition government has instigated, the National Stronger Regions Fund. I know that many in this... - Ac/DC (1 speech)
Many of Australia's cultural icons get a guernsey in these 90-second statements, and I want to make sure that AC/DC, a band that has rocked three generations of Australians, is included in this... - Motor Neurone Disease (1 speech)
Mr Deputy Speaker Kelly, thank you very much for your ruling that I am not disorderly! Today I am dressed in a suit that I brought into this chamber some 40 years or more ago. I was challenged by... - Indi Electorate: Community Radio (1 speech)
Community radio is an important part of the media landscape in Indi and we are blessed with seven community stations covering much of the electorate. Today I would like to acknowledge Yvonne and... - Mackellar Electorate: Reserve Forces Day (1 speech)
On Saturday, 14 November I had the great privilege of launching the 2016 Reserve Forces Day and representing the Prime Minister as well. The Reserve Forces Day parade aims to raise awareness of... - Canberra Electorate Office Staff (1 speech)
After safari suits and ACDC, my statement is going to be relatively subdued, but it is no less sincere in its sentiments. Everyone in this place knows the importance of having a good team, and... - Australian Paper Industry (1 speech)
Is it just that it is Christmas? Is it just Christmas that would see Penny Wong and Eric Abetz waltzing down the corridors of power in hilarious comradery—or is it something else? Is it... - Tibet (1 speech)
Today at midday, 2,110 prayer flags fluttered in front of Parliament House. This symbolic action by the Australia Tibet Council and the Tibetan Community of Australia ahead of International Human... - Road Safety (1 speech)
As this year's parliamentary sitting calendar comes to a close, I would like to take the opportunity to wish all good members of this House a very merry Christmas and encourage them, when they... - Islamic Community (2 speeches)
As members of parliament, what we say matters. It carries consequences. This was brought home to me when I read an article in The Age today entitled 'Abuse a fact of life for many Muslims'. It...
