House debates
Monday, 22 May 2017
- Melbourne Electorate: Kensington Neighbourhood House (1 speech)
I cannot imagine Kensington without the contribution of the Kensington Neighbourhood House. The house connects the Kensington community by running programs, including tutoring classes, community... - Calare Electorate: Ironfest (1 speech)
The great city of Lithgow is famous for many things, but in particular Ironfest. I attended Ironfest for the first time in April, and it certainly did not disappoint. Behind this unique and... - Port Adelaide Electorate: Volunteers (1 speech)
I was delighted to host the annual Volunteer Awards in Port Adelaide last Friday, which were again held at the Western Link Uniting Church in Findon. We were able to hand out well over 40 awards,... - Menzies 'Forgotten People' Address: 75th Anniversary (1 speech)
Three-quarters of a century ago, Robert Menzies set out his political philosophy in a series of radio presentations, which have since become known as 'the forgotten people' broadcasts after the... - Broadband (1 speech)
Last Monday I held an NBN forum in my electorate of Franklin, along with the member for Lyons, Brian Mitchell, and Senator Catryna Bilyk. We had over 120 people come to talk to us about the... - Buddha's Day and Multicultural Festival (1 speech)
On Saturday I had the honour of representing the Prime Minister at the opening ceremony of the Buddha's Day and Multicultural Festival, now in its 22nd year. The festival is a major annual... - New Leaf Medical Clinic (1 speech)
I take this opportunity to congratulate Dr Umber Rind on the opening of the New Leaf Medical Clinic, in Campbellfield in my electorate, where I had the great pleasure of cutting the ribbon, just... - Mallee Electorate (1 speech)
Last Friday and Saturday I had the pleasure of attending the Mildura horticultural field days. I saw there a level of confidence that I have not seen for a long time. The federal government has... - Public Transport (1 speech)
The New South Wales government's planned privatisation of inner-west bus services will result in worse, not better, transport for commuters across the region. As the member for Grayndler and the... - Salvation Army Australia (1 speech)
There are a group of people who go where no-one else will go. If you are not on fire, you do not need the fire brigade. If you have not broken the law, you do not need the police. If you are not... - Edmunds, Ms Carol (1 speech)
With Mother's Day just a few weeks ago—and I hope every mother in this place and every mother around the country had a lovely, lovely day—I would like to congratulate Burnie mother... - Wright Electorate: Horse Industry (1 speech)
Once again, Beaudesert, situated in the heart of the Scenic Rim, is putting its case forward to be known from this time on as the thoroughbred capital of Australia. It is doing an enormous job in... - National Palliative Care Week (1 speech)
I rise in this place today to speak about the importance of palliative care in the healthcare continuum. This week is National Palliative Care Week, and the theme is: 'You matter, your care... - Marchetti, Mr Francesco 'Frank' (1 speech)
It is with great sadness that I rise to pay tribute to an exceptional man from Mackay in my electorate who died last night chasing a dream he had been pursuing for much of his life. Francesco... - Oxley Electorate: Brisbane Rotary Fun Run, Oxley Electorate: 4074 Family Fun Day (1 speech)
Like hundreds of other Oxley locals in the Centenary suburbs, I was up bright and early last Sunday morning to take part in the Rotary Fun Run at Rocks Riverside Park. Now in its 12th year, the... - Banks Electorate: Padstow RSL Youth Swim Club (1 speech)
On 6 May I attended the presentation day for the Padstow RSL Youth Swim Club. It was great to be there again this year. It is one of the largest, if not the largest, swimming group in the entire... - Greek Festival of Sydney (1 speech)
On Friday, 5 May this year I had the great pleasure of attending the closing night of the Greek Festival of Sydney, at The Grand Roxy, Brighton-Le-Sands. Over a month earlier I had attended the... - Menzies: Caring for Kids (1 speech)
Menzies: Caring for Kids, is an organisation based in Frankston in my electorate of Dunkley. Menzies: Caring for Kids supports young people in Frankston and on the Mornington... - Macquarie Electorate: Mental Health Services (1 speech)
I had the pleasure of facilitating the annual Dean's Forum at the University of Sydney for the Dean of Health Sciences, Kathryn Refshauge. This important gathering brings together people from the... - Murray Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
On Tuesday last, the Treasurer handed down the 2017 budget. The people of rural and regional Australia are applauding the commitment that this government has to education, the disability sector... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
Today I am calling on the government to schedule a debate in this House about wages. If they will not do it, I will, because wages growth in this country is at an all-time low. At 1.9 per cent in... - Veterans' Affairs (1 speech)
Last week I was honoured to host the Prime Minister and the Minister for Veterans Affairs at the Colonel Light Gardens RSL in my electorate of Boothby. The Prime Minister, minister and I met with... - Hinder, Mr Jayson (1 speech)
This morning nearly a thousand Canberrans filled St Paul's Manuka to bid farewell to Jayson Hinder, a much loved and significant contributor to our community, who tragically died in a motorbike... - Legal Aid (1 speech)
Over recent weeks I have been able to catch up again with many of the community legal centres around Brisbane. Thanks to the Women's Legal Service, the Youth Advocacy Centre, Basic Rights... - National Palliative Care Week (1 speech)
Time is such a precious commodity. I also believe it is relative. It slips by so quickly when the task is enjoyable or demanding and inversely can drag on when it is not. On a broader scale, none... - Dink, Mr Hrant (1 speech)
In March I had the privilege of attending an event to commemorate and honour Hrant Dink, his life and the incredible work he did for Turkish and Armenian communities. Hrant Dink dedicated his... - Jetty Road (1 speech)
Madam Deputy Speaker Claydon, I rise in support of the City of Holdfast Bay in my electorate, especially in and around the suburb of Glenelg, which you had the pleasure of visiting with me last... - Rotary Foundation (1 speech)
On Saturday night I attended a fantastic event hosted by the Rotary Club of Mossman to celebrate the centenary of the Rotary Foundation. At the event, held on the beautiful High Falls Farm, which... - Higher Education (1 speech)
As one of 10 children from the bush raised by a single mum, a battler, I know that education is the great enabler in Australian society. When I visit Griffith University's Nathan campus, I see... - Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children (2 speeches)
I will speak today about the remarkable achievements of a group which operates in my electorate, Madam Deputy Speaker Claydon, and probably in yours too: Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children,...
