House debates
Thursday, 25 February 2016
- Turnbull Government (1 speech)
The great sage Yogi Berra once said, 'When you come to a fork in the road, take it.' He might have been anticipating the Abbott-Turnbull government's approach to economic leadership. In the... - Gough, Dr William J (Bill) (1 speech, 1 comment)
I rise to advise the House of the passing of one of our nation's great legal minds. Dr William J Gough, known to all as Bill, will be a name familiar to any corporations law student as the... - Turnbull Government (1 speech)
I understand that the Liberal Party are currently negotiating with the US rock singer Katy Perry to use her song Hot N Cold as their theme song for this year's election. You know the one, Deputy... - Menzies Electorate: Community Groups (1 speech)
One of the privileges of a member of parliament is to participate in so many events in their electorate. Last week I was delighted to be welcomed by Brahmachari Gautam to the Chinmaya Mission... - Indi Electorate: Telecommunications (1 speech)
It has been a summer of bushfires in north-east Victoria, and telecommunications is presenting as a major issue. The captain of the Carboor Rural Fire Brigade, MF Holmes, wrote to me in December... - Paterson Electorate: Stronger Communities Program (1 speech)
In last year's budget the coalition government announced the Stronger Communities Program to fund small capital projects in local communities across the country, with each electorate having... - Turnbull Government (1 speech)
When Malcolm Turnbull announced his leadership challenge, he said, 'Australia needs a style of leadership that respects the peoples' intelligence.' He said that he would 'explain these complex... - Broadband (1 speech)
It is day of some excitement for the Dunkley electorate. Almost 12 years ago I stood in this chamber and outlined a vision for broadband availability in our community. This was long before NBN,... - Turnbull Government (1 speech)
When the member for Warringah was unceremoniously dumped as Prime Minister, we got a new Prime Minister—one who was going to deliver new economic leadership. We were going to have a new... - Veterans (1 speech)
I have previously spoken on the outstanding work of the Veterans' Centre Sydney Northern Beaches located at the Dee Why RSL Club in my electorate and I am delighted to do so again. On Monday last... - Taxation (3 speeches)
I thought the member for Kingsford Smith was a bit kind to suggest that perhaps the Liberal Party was in negotiations with Katy Perry about her song 'you're hot, you're cold', because that is a... - Defence Procurement (1 speech)
The release of the defence white paper today will shape the future of our defence industries and South Australia stands to benefit. The submarine force will be increased from six to 12... - Turnbull Government (1 speech)
The member for Hindmarsh just talked about jobs in South Australia, yet he would not sign the pledge to build more naval vessels in South Australia when he was asked to. That shows the level of... - Petrie Electorate: Moreton Bay Symphony Orchestra (1 speech)
The people of Petrie would agree with me when I say that you can never get enough good music. They say that music helps people relax, it motivates people and can lift your spirits and ease... - Turnbull Government (1 speech)
It is six months since the Prime Minister stood 150 metres from this place in a press conference and promised Australia new politics, and condemned his predecessor because he said he could not... - Australian Defence Force (1 speech)
I remind the honourable member to take his medication after that enthusiastic address! Today, the government released its defence white paper. It is an exciting time not only for me... - Turnbull Government (3 speeches)
I point out for the member for Wright that the spending on defence was actually the same as what it was under Howard. So what you are actually saying is the Howard government was the worst on... - Queensland Government (1 speech)
The Liberal-National government has committed a billion dollars to two major job-creating projects in North Queensland, an area that is desperate for jobs. The Mackay Ring Road and the...
