House debates
Monday, 8 February 2016
- Csiro (1 speech)
Last week the CSIRO's chief executive, Larry Marshall, announced that the organisation would shed 110 positions from the ocean and atmosphere staff and a similar number from its land and water... - Higgins Electorate: Australia Day Honours (1 speech)
I would like to take the opportunity here in the chamber to congratulate all of the good-hearted and kind people who volunteer in my electorate of Higgins. Last year I was able to celebrate with... - Homelessness (1 speech)
Last Friday morning I spent some time with Drew, who is a Big Issue vendor, at Central Station. TheBig Issue, as members will know, is a magazine that is sold by people who are homeless to... - Leichhardt Electorate: Cairns Airport (1 speech)
As someone who spends a considerable amount of time flying and at airports, I can tell you that a poor experience can send the best-laid plans well and truly out the window, whereas a good one... - Kingsford Smith Electorate: Blak Markets, Kingsford Smith Electorate: Lunar New Year Festival (1 speech)
Yesterday I was fortunate to attend the first Blak Markets for 2016 at the historic Bare Island in La Perouse. An initiative of First Hand Solutions Aboriginal corporation, Blak Markets are aimed... - National Servicemen's Day (1 speech)
This Valentine's Day is also National Servicemen's Day, a day which marks the date when the last national servicemen, or 'nashos', completed their Army obligations. That was in 1972. For the 20... - Chifley Electorate: Men's Sheds (1 speech)
Following up on that 'lest we forget', I indicate my concern and well wishes on that important day. I rise to raise my anger and dismay at the prospect that a community group that provides vital... - Lyons Electorate: Bridges Renewal Program (1 speech)
I had great pleasure a couple of weeks ago to announce that five bridges in the electorate of Lyons had been funded under the Australian government's Bridges Renewal Program.. Nearly $3 million... - Indigenous Communities (1 speech)
Recently I was approached by a senior person in the Pilbara, concerned, as many are, that Aboriginal communities are being ripped off by unscrupulous outsiders who manage the organisations,... - McMillan Electorate: Coal Creek Community Park and Museum (2 speeches)
Recently I was privileged to be at the opening of the refurbished Anzac room at the Coal Creek Community Park and Museum in the beautiful South Gippsland township of Korumburra. Much work has...
