House debates
Tuesday, 18 October 2016
- Western Sydney (1 speech)
I grew up and continue to live in Sydney's western suburbs. Through the years of growing up and chasing work, I, like many Western Sydney residents, have had to endure that regular exodus from... - Hummingbird House (1 speech)
I rise today to celebrate the opening of Hummingbird House in Brisbane. I was humbled to represent Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and health minister Sussan Ley recently at the opening of... - Greenway Electorate: Family and Domestic Violence (1 speech)
I rise to raise some incredible initiatives in my local community to combat the scourge of family violence. On 21 November the Blacktown Workers Club will again host their annual White Ribbon... - Allen, Ms Lorna, Page Electorate: Cricket, Page Electorate: Northern Rivers Business Awards (1 speech)
For many people, getting older means winding down and having a quieter life. This is definitely not the case for 97-year-old Lorna Allen. Lorna lives in her own self-care unit. Her week revolves... - Lysicrates Foundation, Multicultural and Indigenous Media Awards (1 speech)
The Lysicrates Foundation was created to support and inspire original Australian theatre. The Lysicrates monument in the Sydney botanic gardens has recently been refurbished. It is next to the... - Swan Electorate: Mr Gem Gautam (1 speech)
As you know, all of our electorates have characters, and I rise to talk about one of my constituents, Gem Gautam. Gem is the owner of the Busy Bee Deli in the suburb of Como in my electorate. It... - Barton Electorate: Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre (1 speech)
I have always been passionate about ensuring vulnerable people have access to services they need. I understand the importance of community support. In the electorate of Barton, we are lucky to... - Welfare Reform (1 speech)
Nothing is more at the heart of Australia's psyche than a fair go and making a fair effort in return for someone's kindness. Welfare is not an entitlement; it is a privilege that we in Australia... - Broadband (2 speeches)
Deputy Speaker, I am bringing up an issue that you, as the member for Canning, will be well familiar with in your electorate. It has been nearly a year since the Prime Minister launched his...
