House debates
Monday, 29 February 2016
- Ovarian Cancer (1 speech)
As we are only too aware, the diagnosis of ovarian cancer is one of the crucial elements ensuring a woman's survival. In 2016, it is estimated that 1,480 women will be diagnosed with ovarian... - Forde Electorate (1 speech)
I think it is one of the privileges of being in this place that we get to stand here and share some of the stories of our electorates and some of the people who achieve significant milestones or... - Broadband (1 speech)
I rise today to further highlight some of the issues being experienced by my electorate following the commencement of the National Broadband Network rollout. Malcolm Turnbull calls this... - Trade with Indonesia (1 speech)
Today I want to talk about the ban in Indonesia on our mandarin citrus trade. The citrus industry is an important part of the Australian export economy and a huge driver of wealth and employment... - Corio Electorate: Geelong (1 speech)
Geelong has a rich and proud history—from its beginnings as a port servicing the gold rush, to the centre of a wool industry at the time when Australia rode on the back of the sheep, to... - Hindmarsh Electorate: Patawalonga Catchment (1 speech)
As a member of parliament, local issues are continually brought to my attention—some large, some small and some are rather concerning. I have been approached by a number of residents from... - Shortland Electorate, Ovarian Cancer (1 speech)
I, like yourself, Mr Deputy Speaker Southcott, will not be contesting the next election. I made that announcement yesterday. What I would like to put on record here in the House is my thanks to... - Robertson Electorate: Police (1 speech)
I rise to support the outstanding work of the local police in my electorate, who serve and protect our community tirelessly and so well. It was only recently in this House that I was pleased to... - Bendigo Electorate: Macedon Ranges Sustainable Living Festival (1 speech)
On the weekend was the annual Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group's Sustainable Living Festival, held in Woodend. This year was a particularly special year, because it was also the launch of... - Durack Electorate: Defence White Paper (1 speech)
I am very pleased today to speak about the Turnbull government's defence white paper released last week. With a record year for jobs last year and the unveiling of the northern Australia white...
