House debates
Monday, 20 March 2017
- Workplace Relations (3 speeches)
I am rising tonight to speak about an issue that is very critical to my electorate and is indeed a critical issue facing this country: protecting penalty rates and the terrible impact that the... - Young Australians (1 speech)
One of the important opportunities we have as elected representatives in this parliament is to work with young people in our own local communities. It is an important part of our role, because... - Infrastructure (1 speech)
A couple of Saturdays ago, a summer that has at times been infuriating and heartbreaking changed into something altogether different. Back in December, it was another story. Back in December,... - Housing Affordability (1 speech)
The Prime Minister has declared that there has never been a more exciting time to be an Australian. Jobs and growth, driven by innovation, is the positive and optimistic mantra. However, the sad... - Health Care (1 speech)
We have been hearing some rumblings and some vague references in the past few days about the government thinking it may lift its forecast six-year Medicare freeze. Well, I say hallelujah; it is... - Sweeney, Mr Thomas 'Tom' Leo (2 speeches)
I rise tonight to acknowledge the death two weeks ago of Thomas Leo Sweeney and to place on record my condolences to his family and friends. I first met Tom Sweeney some 20 years ago and had many...
