House debates
Wednesday, 23 November 2016
- Indi Electorate: Jobs and Investment Fund (1 speech)
I call on the coalition to walk the talk of listening to communities, avoiding duplication and respecting the local knowledge and experience of the leaders in rural and regional Australia. The... - Crime (1 speech)
On behalf of the constituents of Hughes, I would like to congratulate our local police forces serving under the command of local area commander Superintendent Julian Griffiths at Sutherland and... - Migration (4 speeches)
The Minister for Immigration and Border Protection confirmed yesterday that he believed that tens of thousands of Lebanese who migrated to Australia were a mistake, because 22 of their... - Dobell Electorate: Veterans (1 speech)
The Toukley RSL Sub-Branch will hold a dedication service for their restored cenotaph memorial this Friday. The original cenotaph was erected in 1971 and marks the final resting place of 484... - Capricornia Electorate: Adani Solar Farm (1 speech)
With many job losses in the Queensland coal sector in the past few years, I rise today to inform the House of some good news. Indian based energy company Adani will construct a $200 million solar... - Werriwa Electorate: Amity College (1 speech)
This year, Amity College in Prestons celebrates its 20th anniversary. I was very privileged to be present for the celebration of this milestone in September and again at the college last weekend... - South Burnett CTC (1 speech)
Today I would like to acknowledge the crucially important contribution of South Burnett CTC, who work with those with disabilities in the South Burnett region. The humble beginnings of South... - Burt Electorate: Mosque Attacks (1 speech)
There are some experiences during campaigns that shake and disturb you to the core. I am referring to the disgusting and cowardly attacks on two mosques in the electorate of Burt during the... - Maddinson, Mr Nic (1 speech)
As anyone will tell you—particularly my family—I am usually not much of a cricket watcher. However, when parliament closes on Thursday, I will be searching for the cricket highlights,... - Geelong: Digital Billboard (1 speech)
Back in April, VCAT approved a giant digital billboard on the corner of Yarra and Malop Streets. It is twice the size of a similar digital billboard installed on the corner of Moorabool and Ryrie... - Trade with Hong Kong (1 speech)
The first consignment of international air freight from the nation's largest privately-owned airport touched down in Hong Kong this morning. This is a remarkable case of endeavour and initiative... - SMITH, Mr Michael (1 speech)
Today I rise to welcome to the Speaker's gallery Michael Smith. Michael Smith has been on a journey. He has walked 600 kilometres from Chewton in the Bendigo electorate in central Victoria to... - Tangney Electorate: Willetton Bowling Club (1 speech)
It was great news for the Willetton Bowling Club in Tangney when I was able to telephone Club President Max Strange to let him know that a $250,000 grant from the federal government would be on... - Jagajaga Electorate: Pasinis, Mr Jim (1 speech)
I am very pleased today to acknowledge the enormous contribution of Jim Pasinis as chief executive of Banyule Community Health. This month Jim has stepped down from his role as chief executive... - Flynn Electorate: Drought (1 speech)
I wish to speak today about the most widespread drought in Queensland's history. Despite fantastic winter rains across most of Queensland and record high prices for beef cattle, many producers... - Multiculturalism (1 speech)
I stand here as a proud Australian. There are lots of things about Australia that I am proud of. One of the things I am proudest of is that a country that was built as a supposed prison built a... - Sunshine Coast Infrastructure (1 speech)
I am delighted to say something positive on the back of such negativity coming from the opposition. When it comes to strong representation, the Sunshine Coast is back. Admittedly, we actually had... - Multiculturalism (1 speech)
I rise to speak on behalf of those very good people in my electorate of Perth, who the Minister for Immigration and others on the government side might like to describe as 'the children of second... - Wide Bay Electorate: Bruce Highway Upgrade (1 speech)
It was a pleasure to welcome the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport to Wide Bay last week to inspect progress on the Bruce Highway, Cooroy to Curra, four-lane Section C project. Section C... - Parliament House: Christmas Carols (2 speeches)
Tonight in the Members Hall, the Canberra Choral Society will be singing Christmas carols for the benefit of the members, staff and others who inhabit the building, including Laura Tingle. I am...
