House debates
Monday, 20 March 2017
- Mayo Electorate: Mount Lofty Ranges (1 speech)
The Mount Lofty region is pursuing a UNESCO World Heritage bid, and I want to publicly put my support behind its efforts. The Mount Lofty Ranges span my electorate from north to south, with small... - Maranoa Electorate: Small Business (1 speech)
In my electorate of Maranoa, there are more than 30,000 small businesses working hard to support their local communities. Small business, particularly in smaller towns, thrives because of its... - Michael Hughes Foundation (1 speech)
There is an amazing organisation in my community which literally saves lives. The Michael Hughes Foundation turn bystanders into first responders in cases of sudden cardiac arrest. Their mission... - Corangamite Electorate: Geelong (1 speech)
I rise to commend the government on our City Deals policy, which drives agreements between all levels of government to deliver investment and opportunity. Last week, I am very pleased to say here... - Kingsford Smith Electorate: Harmony Day (1 speech)
Tomorrow is Harmony Day, Australia's annual celebration of multiculturalism, diversity and an inclusive community based on respect and a sense of belonging for all. Yesterday our community came... - Kramer, Dr John (1 speech)
Today I would like to acknowledge Dr John Kramer, a well-respected general practitioner from Woolgoolga. Dr Kramer started working in Woolgoolga in 1981, when the town's population was just... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
I stand here today to give those opposite a bit of an IR lesson. They seem to choose to ignore the facts. When we talk about better off overall in collective bargaining we genuinely mean better... - Belmont City Bowling Club (1 speech)
Last week I had the opportunity to see first hand the real difference the Turnbull federal government is making to our local communities. As part of the last round of the Stronger Communities... - Western Australian State Election (1 speech)
I rise today to congratulate Premier Mark McGowan and the whole Western Australian Labor team on their remarkable electoral victory last Saturday, 11 March. It was a remarkable result that... - Vocational Education and Training (1 speech)
Members from both sides are completing the work of the House Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training looking at innovation and creativity and making sure that the next generation... - Lindsay Electorate: Glenmore Park Learning Alliance (1 speech)
Glenmore Park Learning Alliance is in its second year and coordinates young people from our community who are school prefects and captains. It is a chance for the primary students to gather with... - Capricornia Electorate: Flying Foxes (1 speech, 1 comment)
I wish to raise an issue troubling the residents of Eungella at the peak of the Pioneer Valley. Last week, I witnessed first hand a large colony of flying foxes roosting in the national park... - Buckley, Mr Tim (1 speech)
I rise to talk about a Territorian, Tim Buckley, and his son Ronan, who are competing in a very interesting marathon for a great cause. Tim is a long-time Territorian. He has lived in the... - Berowra Electorate: Bendigo Bank (1 speech)
I rise today to highlight the success and incredible community spirit of the Galston and District Bank, a branch of the Bendigo Bank, in my electorate of Berowra. This week, the Galston branch of... - Oxley Electorate: Naval Association of Australia (1 speech)
Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting the Bundamba Naval Association to present them with a new red ensign flag and to accept the honour of becoming their patron. With 80 branches throughout... - Farrer Food Fair (1 speech)
I rise today to highlight the magnificent food and wine that comes from the many growers and producers throughout my electorate of Farrer. I know my colleagues are keen to come to the very first... - Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (1 speech)
This week, the Prime Minister faces a major test: does he stand on the side of bigots or on the side of multicultural Australia? If the government proposes any change to section 18C, no matter... - Mackellar Electorate: Be Centre (1 speech)
I recently had the pleasure of visiting a unique play therapy centre in my electorate. The Be Centre is the only registered charity in Australia offering programs for children aged three to 13... - Moreton Electorate: Holland Park Mosque (1 speech)
Yesterday, I was proud to help raise the Australian, Queensland and Aboriginal flags as part of a ceremony recognising the history of the Holland Park Mosque, Australia's oldest continuing mosque... - Hughes Electorate: Roads (2 speeches)
I would like to acknowledge the very good work of the New South Wales state government in upgrading local roads in my electorate of Hughes. Firstly, we have had the upgrade of the Alfords Point...
