House debates
Monday, 12 September 2016
- Canning Electorate: Battle of Long Tan: 50th Anniversary (1 speech)
On 18 August I had the privilege of attending the Vietnam War commemorative service held at the Mandurah War Memorial in my electorate of Canning. Of course, 18 August marks the anniversary of... - Moreton Electorate: Tarragindi Bowls Club (1 speech)
Yesterday I attended a community barbecue organised by the Annerley branch of the Australian Labor Party with the member for Griffith, Terri Butler, the Minister for Energy, the Hon. Mark Bailey,... - Bonner Electorate: Dementia Awareness Month (1 speech)
Today I rise to speak about fantastic initiatives in my Bonner electorate to increase support in the community for people living with dementia and for their carers. As you are aware, this month... - Moreton Electorate: CresWalk2016 (1 speech)
On Sunday 4 December, Father's Day, I went along with my son, Stanley, and a couple of his friends to participate in the Crescents of Brisbane walk on the banks of the Brisbane River. CresWalk,... - Page Electorate: Woodenbong Central School (1 speech)
Today I would like to take the opportunity to highlight some of the outstanding achievements of students who attend, or have attended, Woodenbong Central School. Woodenbong Central School has... - Canberra Electorate: Australia Day Celebrations (1 speech)
Canberra's Australia Day celebrations have attracted tens of thousands of attendees and millions of viewers in every year since 2004. So I was shocked when the National Australia Day Council... - Swan Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
I would like to speak about one of the infrastructure achievements in my electorate of Swan, which is the Gateway WA project. This year, in April, the Prime Minister came to Perth and announced... - Moreton Electorate (1 speech)
In my role as federal member, occasionally I get some curly phone calls coming through to my office. I received one the other day. Obviously, being in a marginal seat, I always do what I can to... - Corangamite Electorate: Avalon Airport (1 speech)
It is my great pleasure to rise today to celebrate a wonderful announcement for our region. Cotton On, an incredible company employing in excess of 20,000 people around the world and some 1,500... - Canberra Electorate: Tuggeranong United Football Club (1 speech)
On Saturday night I had the great honour and privilege of attending the Tuggeranong United Football Club presentation night, which was also a celebration of its 40th anniversary. The Tuggeranong... - Internet Content (1 speech)
Last week, I met a very passionate woman named Liz Walker. Liz is helping families locally and around Australia start a conversation with their children in schools about pornography and the... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
On Friday 9 September I was joined by eight other Queensland MPs and senators in hearing from the CPSU members who are taking part in industrial action where they are trying to strike a deal with... - Macedonia (1 speech)
Last week, it was a real pleasure to be invited to the Macedonian embassy in Canberra to celebrate the 25th anniversary of that nation's independence. It was known previously as 'the Socialist... - Melbourne Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
Schools in my electorate are bursting at the seams. At North Melbourne Primary School, classes are being taught in the corridors because the classrooms are too full. Teachers are sharing... - Hewitt, Sir Neville (1 speech)
I rise to pay tribute to respected Queensland National Country Party stalwart Mr Neville Hewitt. Mr Hewitt passed away in Rockhampton, aged 96, on 19 July. With his passing, Central Queensland... - Canberra Electorate: Wanniassa Preschool (1 speech)
Yesterday afternoon, I had the great pleasure of attending the Wanniassa Preschool Family Fun Day, another 40th birthday celebration. The Valley is turning 40! The preschool is part of the... - Fisher Electorate: Small Business (1 speech)
As a parochial adopted Queenslander, I am proud to say that my electorate of Fisher on Queensland's beautiful Sunshine Coast is home to some very innovative and forward-thinking small businesses.... - Moreton Electorate: Yeronga Meals on Wheels (1 speech)
On Thursday, 8 September, something momentous happened in my electorate: we said goodbye to a legend. At the AGM for the Yeronga Meals on Wheels, the president of nine years, Audrey Wise, stepped... - HMAS Tobruk (1 speech)
I want to recognise all of the Australians who have served on the HMAS Tobruk, which was commissioned back in 1981. Obviously based on the Round Table class of the Royal Navy, it was purchased at... - Melbourne Electorate: Spirit of Moonee Valley Awards (1 speech)
Today I want to tell parliament about the recipients of the Spirit of Moonee Valley award for their work in the community—particularly Farah Warsame, Adrian Salvatore and Ruth Cook for... - Flynn Electorate (1 speech)
I wish to speak today on the privilege of being elected for a third term representing Flynn. I would like to thank my family, friends and supporters for their steadfast assistance through the... - Canberra Electorate: Mawson Hindu Temple (1 speech)
Yesterday I had the honour of attending the Mawson Hindu temple. It was a first for me in terms of going into the temple. I have been to events there, but it was my first experience of the... - Exercise Northern Shield (1 speech)
I am very pleased to speak about the Exercise Northern Shield 2016 which occurred in Broome and Derby in my electorate over the past fortnight, finishing up last Friday. The Exercise Northern... - World Arts and Multi-Culture Incorporated (1 speech)
I recognise that one of the best parts of this job is being involved in a citizenship ceremony. On Saturday, 27 August, at 10 am—not at 9.59 at night at 10.01—the World Arts and... - Netball (1 speech)
Netball is a rapidly growing sport in Australia where we continue to produce some of the world's best players. In the eastern region of Melbourne alone, there are around 20,000 registered... - Melbourne Electorate: Moon Festival, Melbourne Electorate: Bilingual Education (1 speech)
My electorate is home to large Chinese and Vietnamese communities, who have made a massive contribution to Melbourne. Many members of the community are this week celebrating the Moon Festival,... - Rural Newspapers (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge the important role that rural press has for rural communities. My electorate of Barker is over 60,000 square kilometres and encompasses a large variety of regions, people... - National Rugby League (1 speech)
As we come into the National Rugby League finals time, I want to particularly pass my best wishes to the Queensland teams that are left in that competition and pass on my condolences to the... - Gilmore Electorate: Rural Fire Service, Gilmore Electorate: Batemans Bay Indoor Aquatic Centre Committee, Battle of Long Tan: 50th Anniversary (2 speeches)
Last election, Gilmore changed and now includes Batemans Bay. Recently, I had the opportunity to take part in a number of local events. Firstly, the opening of the Runnyford Rural Fire Service...
