House debates
Tuesday, 15 March 2016
- Syria (1 speech)
The Syrian crisis began five years ago today, with all parties to the conflict having committed war crimes and human rights violations during this time. Around half a million people have lost... - Banks Electorate: Penshurst Toastmasters (1 speech)
On 7 March I attended the Penshurst Toastmasters contest night and would like to thank the Toastmasters for their invitation and for all their efforts in our community. There are over 800... - Defence Procurement (1 speech)
The Turnbull government's decision that Navantia is the preferred bidder for two naval supply vessels is another cruel blow to Australia's ship workers and steelworkers. The government's lame... - Hindmarsh Electorate: Stronger Communities Program (1 speech)
Over the last few weeks it has been my absolute privilege to support a number of great local projects which have received support through the government's Stronger Communities Program. This... - Defence Procurement (1 speech)
Today we found out that a second Spanish paper—Sabemos in Madrid—has reported 'El exito de Navantia desata la polemica en Australia', which translates to 'The success of Navantia... - O'Connor Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Last weekend, I had the pleasure of attending three major events in O'Connor, spread over 1,250 kilometres. On Friday, I attended the 107th Wagin district agricultural show. It is also the 44th... - Election of Senators (1 speech)
I take no pleasure in rising today to talk about Greens preferences in the upcoming federal election. It is an issue that I wish I did not have to spend time on, but Senator Di Natale's recent... - Law Enforcement (1 speech)
It is time for the National Anti-Gangs Squad to take on the new gang which many of you may have heard of—that is, the Apex gang, based in Melbourne. Founded in an average... - Veterans (1 speech)
I rise today to condemn the Turnbull Liberal-National government for closing the office for Tweed Heads veterans. The office was previously located at the Centro shopping centre at Tweed Heads,... - Clark, Mr Robert (1 speech)
Earlier this year, I was honoured to be appointed patron of the North Sydney RSL sub-Branch. As someone who has never served in uniform, it was a humbling experience to be asked to be patron for... - Indi Electorate: Thoona Wheelie Bin Championships (1 speech)
Colleagues, Thoona, a jewel in the crown of Indi, just west of Benalla, has a population of 200. Next weekend it is going to swell to the grand population of over 500. Why? Residents of Thoona... - Bennelong Electorate: Sound Expression Music Therapy Centre (1 speech)
I would like to inform the House about Sound Expression, a wonderful music therapy centre in the heart of Bennelong which helps children with special needs. Last week I observed their inspiring... - Syria (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the Syrian conflict and the more than a quarter of a million people who, sadly, have lost their lives. I do that knowing that the parties are sitting down in Geneva now to... - VetRide (1 speech)
I rise today to commend those Vietnam veterans who are participating this week in the VetRide 2016. The Service and Sacrifice Tour over six days commenced yesterday north of Melbourne at Seymour,... - Syria (1 speech)
Today marks five years since the commencement of the conflict in Syria. So it is appropriate that this day, though a very sad day, should be acknowledged in this place. Today—and, indeed,... - Paterson Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
Today, I raise the issue of Cessnock Road, at Testers Hollow, which is to become a new part of Paterson. Testers Hollow is one of those unusual situations where—during floods, as occurred... - Community Legal Centres (2 speeches)
Figures released today reveal that community legal centres have been forced to turn away more than 160,000 people in need each year, yet next year the Turnbull government is planning not to...
