House debates
Wednesday, 30 November 2016
- Richmond Electorate: Feros Care (1 speech)
In my electorate of Richmond, Feros Care, a not-for-profit aged and community care organisation, has launched a 12-week trial program called the virtual seniors centre. This innovative program... - Flynn Electorate: Backpackers (1 speech)
Today I would like to talk about backpackers but, more importantly, the workforce in rural areas of the country such as in my electorate of Flynn. This comes under quite a few headings. We need a... - Lalor Electorate: Multiculturalism (1 speech)
I rise this morning to talk about harmony and the threats to harmony in the community of Lalor. I attended a citizenship ceremony last weekend. One of the absolute pleasures of being a member of... - Fairfax Electorate (1 speech)
I am a big believer in the old style of politics—the town hall, the street corner, the doorknocks; I also believe in using new technology. Of course, being in Canberra you cannot doorknock... - Denison Electorate: Light Rail (1 speech)
Building light rail in Hobart would link communities, reduce road traffic congestion, ease the cost of living and help clean up the environment. And it could be easily achieved because the land... - Barker Electorate: Almondco Australia (1 speech)
I rise to speak on the success of a great Riverland business in my electorate of Barker. Founded as a growers' cooperative in 1944, Almondco Australia processes and markets almonds for more than... - Robertson Electorate: Charities (1 speech)
The festive spirit shines through on the coast at Christmas. Coast Shelter is a not-for-profit charity which has been working to make a difference for the most vulnerable people in our community... - Durack Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
I am very pleased to speak about the glue which plays a vital role in keeping regional and rural communities together, and what I am referring to is sport. 2016 will be looked upon as the year... - Asbestos Related Diseases (1 speech)
Tomorrow the Parliamentary Group on Asbestos Related Disease will hold an informal reception here at Parliament House to remember those we have lost to asbestos related disease, those who still... - Working Holiday Maker Program (2 speeches)
I thought I would take the opportunity today to make a contribution to the working holiday-maker reform package, which has its roots in the lifting of the tax-free threshold in 2012 from $6,000...
