House debates
Tuesday, 8 November 2016
- Chifley Electorate: Broadband (1 speech)
I just want to start by congratulating the member for Deakin on his basketball skills—the best player never to actually go on a court! One of the issues that have affected constituents in... - Bonner Electorate: Broadband (1 speech)
I am pleased today to provide a positive update on NBN roll out in Bonner. Under the coalition's rollout plan, thousands of people are being connected to the NBN each month. More people can... - Bass Electorate: Marriage (1 speech)
I rise today to celebrate a fantastic event in my electorate of Bass that was held this past week and also to observe what I see as a mood for change in my electorate. The Diversity street... - Safe Schools Coalition Australia (7 speeches)
Since the election of Daniel Andrews as Premier of Victoria at the end of 2014 as part of a very hard-left, ideologically-driven Labor government, I have received a great deal of feedback from... - Novaskill (5 speeches)
I rise today to speak about vocational education, in particular one registered training organisation servicing my electorate, Novaskill, who have seized a new opportunity for training in the... - Queensland: Liquor Licensing (1 speech)
I wish to add to previous comments that I have made in this place on the damaging effects of the Queensland Labor government's lockout laws on Brisbane locals. Blanket bans are often a knee-jerk... - Tasmania: Turnbull Government (1 speech)
Last weekend, we had Malcolm Turnbull in Tasmania, and I mention it because it is rare for him to come to our state. I can count on one hand the number of times he has been to our state since the... - Papua New Guinea (1 speech)
The people of Warringah are broadminded and they have wide-ranging interests, and so this afternoon, with your indulgence, I want to talk just for a little about PNG, our nearest neighbour; our... - Mental Health (1 speech)
As a nation, we are starting to talk a lot more about mental health and mental health wellbeing. Over time, I want to play my part as a member of the House of Representatives to reduce the stigma... - Page Electorate: Sport, Page Electorate: Kyogle (2 speeches)
Today, I would like to congratulate the eight hockey players from my community who have been selected as part of Australian teams after representing New South Wales at the women's masters... - Pensions and Benefits: Pension Assets Test (1 speech)
I rise to inform the House of the story of a 72-year-old constituent of mine which reflects the shameful consequences on many older Australians that have come from the narrow-sighted changes... - Boothby Electorate: Bushfire Season Awareness (1 speech)
The electorate of Boothby is a particularly beautiful one. I know all members of parliament say this about their electorates but, in the case of my electorate, it is true. Boothby takes in... - Perth Electorate: Greek Glendi Festival (1 speech)
I rise to draw the attention of the House to the Greek Glendi Festival that was recently held in my electorate by the Hellenic Community and that I was fortunate enough to attend. Russell Square... - Calare Electorate: Daroo Business Awards (1 speech)
I wish to inform the House that last Friday night Cabonne Council held its annual Cabonne Daroo Business Awards. The Daroo awards showcase the diversity and quality of businesses in the Cabonne... - Macquarie Electorate: St Albans Community (1 speech)
At the northern end of my electorate, where you cross the river on the ferry at Wisemans, lies the little hamlet of St Albans. This is a community of historic buildings, farms and wilderness. It... - Banks Electorate: Community Organisations (1 speech)
Last week, on Thursday, 3 November, I visited the East Hills district Men's Shed. It was good to visit the shed, which is under development at the moment and is expected to open during December.... - Frankish, Mrs Peggy (1 speech)
Today I honour a valued member of the Australian Labor Party in Ipswich, a tireless community volunteer, a loving mother, sister, grandmother and a true friend and comrade. Peggy Frankish passed... - Moncrieff Electorate: Stronger Communities Program (1 speech)
The Gold Coast's many community organisations make an invaluable contribution to our city. Staffed predominantly by volunteers, they make up the fabric of our community, and they bring together... - Publishing Industry (1 speech)
Australia's publishing industry produces some 7,000 titles a year, generates $2 billion in revenue, invests $120 million in Australian literature and employs 20,000 people across the industry.... - Ryan Electorate: Men's Shed (2 speeches)
I take this opportunity to acknowledge the many men's sheds based in my electorate of Ryan. There are more than 930 sheds in Australia. They are places of cohesion and inclusion for men,...
