House debates
Thursday, 10 November 2016
- Schools (1 speech)
A few nights ago here in the parliament, I had the pleasure of attending the Australian Primary Principals Association life membership presentation ceremony. I was reminded once again that... - South Australia: Electricity Infrastructure (1 speech)
There are a few things I think we tend to take for granted in Australian life. We tend to take for granted our clean, safe drinking water, we tend to take for granted our fresh, unpolluted air,... - Global Security (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on the critical issue of countering violent extremism for our national and international security, particularly in light of international events that may or may not pose... - Calare Electorate: Small Business (1 speech)
The spirit of enterprise is alive and well in the Calare electorate. Today, I would like to mention just a few of the many successful small businesses in our region. They are vital to regional... - Lindsay Electorate: National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the National Disability Insurance Scheme and the difference it is making to the lives of people with a disability in my electorate of Lindsay. The NDIS is something Labor... - Migration (1 speech)
Business migration to Australia is one of the best methods of attracting investment capital into our economy by people who are prepared to reside in Australia, bring their financial assets with... - Turnbull Government (1 speech)
Many members in this place have been feeling a sense of deja vu these past few months. This Prime Minister, who so many Australians thought would lead or hoped would lead a reformist government,... - Child Safety (1 speech)
I rise to note some troubling statistics. International comparisons of drowning rates are indicating that Australia has the second-worst recorded in the world for toddler drownings. Each year in... - Leyonhjelm, Senator David (1 speech)
On 29 September, National Police Remembrance Day, the nation paused to remember police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty and to honour all serving members of our police... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
I rise to speak on the importance of workplace relations reform in Australia for our nation, its workers, children and our democracy. The Australian public must look askance and wonder why this... - Broadband, Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards (1 speech)
Many of my constituents continue to struggle to access broadband internet. The age and standard of much of the infrastructure means that services in my electorate are limited, even if they are... - See Poy, Mr Herbert 'Junior' (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge the life of a local legend, Herbert 'Junior' See Poy, who passed away on 21 October at the age of 85. Junior was born on 2 May 1931 to a well-known Innisfail family...
