House debates
Thursday, 24 November 2016
- Vietnam: Human Rights (1 speech)
I rise to bring to the House's attention a string of human rights violations in Vietnam involving the detention of three prominent activists and bloggers: Ms Nguyen Ngoc Nhu Quynh, Mr Nguyen Van... - Corangamite Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
It is my great pleasure to rise and celebrate the many wonderful schools in the Corangamite electorate and the incredible work that they are doing in the community. I visit, of course, like all... - Homelessness (1 speech)
Homelessness in Australia is increasing rapidly. In 2011, the census found that over 105,000 Australians were homeless—an increase of a massive 17 per cent since the previous census. As we... - Gulmarrad Public School, Cooper, Mr George, Grafton Historical Society, New South Wales Rural Fire Service (1 speech)
The Gulmarrad Public School near Maclean turned 125 recently, and hundreds turned out to celebrate. Today the school has 201 enrolled students across eight classes. The celebration included many... - Blair Electorate: Disability and Seniors Services (1 speech)
Australian disability activist and comedian, Stella Young, who tragically died too soon, said: I want to live in a world where we don't have such low expectations of disabled people that we are... - Trade (1 speech)
I rise to update the chamber on the activities within the trade portfolio, particularly in areas of regional Australia. Mr Deputy Speaker Hastie, I am sure that you, as a proud Western... - Tasmania: Fish Farming, Geelong Star (1 speech)
Well, from rock lobsters to salmon! As the holiday season looms before us, can I just say this to all in the chamber and to the many millions of viewers who are no doubt watching this broadcast:... - Petrie Electorate: Moreton Bay Boat Club (1 speech)
It is wonderful to be here to speak today, and I want to talk a little bit about a local not-for-profit club in my electorate: the Moreton Bay Boat Club at Scarborough. The Moreton Bay Boat Club... - Macquarie Electorate: Homelessness (1 speech)
As we mark White Ribbon Day this week we have been reminded of the precariousness and vulnerability of those who have to leave the home they know to flee to safety or who simply have no permanent... - Renewable Energy (1 speech, 3 comments)
The cost of living and job security is very important to the Australian people, but too often in the last decade we have seen those opposite and their state counterparts introduce energy policy... - Migration (1 speech)
I want to express my concern to the parliament about the remarks earlier this week of the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Mr Peter Dutton. I was surprised and saddened when in... - Dunkley Electorate: Environment, Dunkley Electorate: Renewable Energy, Dunkley Rail Plan (1 speech)
I know I am biased but I truly believe that my electorate of Dunkley is the most beautiful electorate in Australia. The residents in Dunkley truly have it good, with the best of the country, the...
