House debates
Monday, 29 February 2016
- Nuclear Energy (1 speech, 1 comment)
The South Australian nuclear fuel cycle royal commission's tentative findings included: … it would not be commercially viable to generate electricity from a nuclear power plant in South... - New South Wales: Water (1 speech)
I rise in the House today to speak about the importance of water security and, in particular, keeping up the momentum of the establishment of the dam in inland New South Wales. I spoke out... - Indi Electorate: Rutherglen Economic Revitalisation Project (1 speech)
Colleagues, I ask you to join me in welcoming into Parliament House today the Mayor of Indigo Shire, James Trenery, and the CEO, Gerry Smith. As members would know, the jewel in the crown of the... - Banks Electorate: St George Men's Shed (1 speech)
I am very pleased to have the opportunity today to speak about the St George Men's Shed, a really important group in my local community. I visited the Men's Shed in Penshurst just last week. As... - Shipping (1 speech)
Australian shipping is at a crossroads. I struggle to find a time when Australian jobs are more at risk than what they are under this government. Reminiscent of Reith and his balaclava-wearing... - Telecommunications (1 speech)
I would like to speak today on telecommunications. It has been interesting to watch the debate on the NBN this morning as members of the opposition tried to rewrite history about their ill-fated... - Education (1 speech)
I rise to bring to the attention of the House today the news that has broken this morning that absolutely confirms this government's mismanagement of VET FEE-HELP that has allowed the VET rorts... - Far North Queensland Regiment: 51st Battalion (1 speech)
In this Centenary of Anzac one battalion that deserves recognition is the 51st Battalion, Far North Queensland Regiment, which celebrated 100 years of service at the weekend with a parade down... - Ovarian Cancer (1 speech)
Today a wonderful voice in my electorate of Newcastle, 1233 ABC Radio's morning presenter, Jill Emberson, told our community that she is battling ovarian cancer. I, like many in our community,... - Ovarian Cancer, Defence White Paper (1 speech)
I also want to add my words of support from this side of the House to Jill. I wish her well in her recovery. Today I rise to speak about the great social and economic benefits that the defence... - Trove Website (1 speech)
The Evening News of 20 December 1899 reports of a 'mishap' at Fort Gellibrand battery in my electorate. The battery was undertaking target practice and, while warning signals were deployed at... - Bishop, Mr Leigh (1 speech)
There are few people in the towns across my electorate of Braddon who are as well known, or have such legend status, as Leigh Bishop. Leigh is known for his contribution to the sport of bowls in... - Parramatta Electorate: Social Enterprises (1 speech)
All around the world, some of the smartest, most innovative minds are working out how communities can come together to solve their problems at grass-roots level with the emergence of new... - High-speed Rail (1 speech)
In the age of infrastructure delivery I want to highlight to members of the House that high-speed rail is the answer and the solution to so many problems in our congested cities, but it is also a... - Defence White Paper (1 speech)
Last week, after a terrible start to the week, the Prime Minister attempted to shift focus away from his failed leadership by releasing the defence white paper. I understand the white paper was... - Foreign Investment (1 speech)
In the current economic climate, there is an imperative to attract additional investment in medium-scale projects across our nation, particularly in the $5 million to $20 million range, which... - Education Funding (1 speech)
In a show of breathtaking hypocrisy, we have seen 41 coalition members and senators line up to open Labor's trade training centres. Indeed, they have put out media releases and featured in their... - Canning Electorate: Peel Youth Services (1 speech)
Two weeks ago, I visited Peel Youth Services in Canning. It was a pleasure to meet with the executive officer, Be Westbrook, and her team. Be is passionate about caring for young people in their... - Shipping (1 speech)
This morning I listened with interest when the member for Dawson introduced his amendment to Protection of Australian Flags (Desecration of the Flag) Bill 2003. He was moved, as he described in... - Taxation (2 speeches)
Like Labor's failed mining tax and carbon tax, Labor's abolition of negative gearing on all existing residential property, a massive hike in capital gains tax, is more tax policy on the run....
