House debates
Thursday, 1 December 2016
- Gastroparesis (1 speech)
Today I would like to bring to the attention of the House a little-known disease afflicting some people in our communities. This condition is gastroparesis. One of my constituents, Denis Turner,... - Perth Airport (1 speech)
Western Australia has a game-changing opportunity with the potential of nonstop direct flights between Perth and London or Europe. We must make sure this opportunity is not lost. Do not... - Lalor Electorate (1 speech)
I wish to speak to the people of the vibrant electorate of Lalor today: to those who are feeling the effects of the service cuts being implemented and driven by this chaotic, divided and divisive... - Flynn Electorate: Christmas (1 speech)
I would like to take this opportunity to wish a very Merry Christmas to the electorate of Flynn and to my parliamentary colleagues in this House. This time of the year always leads to reflection... - Mayo Electorate: Christmas (1 speech)
Like many in this chamber, I am counting the hours until I can head home, because Christmas has arrived in my community. There are so many carol nights, concerts, pageants and festivals it would... - Bethesda Lutheran Church Beenleigh (1 speech)
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Bethesda Lutheran Church in Beenleigh on celebrating, over the weekend, the 150th anniversary of the first Lutheran divine service in the... - Nixon, Mr John 'Curly' (1 speech)
Today I would like to take the opportunity to celebrate the life of John 'Curly' Nixon, a Northern Territory resident who is gravely ill. Curly is an iconic figure in the history of Labor... - Valedictory (1 speech)
On the last sitting day for 2016, I extend to my electors my best wishes for a merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous new year. I also thank my staff for their work this year. Barbara Morris,... - Shipping (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the regulation which I proposed last week in this parliament about dangerous air pollution coming from cruise ships at White Bay. The regulation will now be implemented as a... - Durack Electorate: Melissa Price Mid West Basketball Competition (1 speech)
The 2016-17 Melissa Price Mid West Basketball Competition tipped off last month in stellar fashion. Teams from right across the Mid West from towns such as Mount Magnet, Morawa, Mullewa and... - Canberra Electorate (1 speech)
On this last day of parliament I want to take this opportunity to thank the many people who have helped me be standing here today. There are many in my team, there are many across Canberra, there... - Grey Electorate: Arrium (1 speech)
I am pleased to come into the parliament today to speak about the direct impact that federal government assistance is having on Whyalla steelmaker Arrium in my electorate. I am pleased to advise... - Volunteers (1 speech)
Today is the first day of summer, and over the course of summer millions of Australians will flock to our beaches and enjoy our nation's natural beauty. But the Australian summer brings... - Fuel Prices (1 speech)
I am angry, and that does not happen often. It is about my local fuel prices, and many of my Gilmore residents are angry too. Peter says: Once again Nowra is stuck in the high price cycle for... - Solomon Electorate (1 speech)
I am very proud to have been elected as the member for Solomon, and I thank my team, I thank my colleagues and I thank Territory Labor. But, most of all, I thank the constituents of Solomon who... - East West Link (1 speech)
Another year draws to a close, and traffic in Melbourne is worse than ever before. Thanks to the reckless decision of Daniel Andrews and Bill Shorten 18 months ago to cancel the contracts for the... - Franklin Electorate: Housing (1 speech)
'Our whole lives are on this street,' is what Margaret, Kevin, Craig and Janet told me about their home in Warrane, in my electorate. Earlier this year they had been told by the state Liberal... - Turnbull Government (1 speech)
This chamber sometimes feels like a bit of a footy field, where the grandstand for the losing team seems to get louder and louder by the day. This often happens in footy games, when the... - Sciacca, Hon. Con, AO (1 speech)
Before the parliament rises, I want to say a few words about my friend Con Sciacca. Con is a much-loved member of our Labor family—a mentor, a friend, a source of wise and fearless counsel... - Walker Seafoods Australia (2 speeches)
Today I want to pay tribute to Pavo and Heidi Walker from Walker Seafoods Australia. Pavo and Heidi operate their Queensland tuna-fishing business of four vessels, 39 crew and a shore based...
