House debates
Tuesday, 23 May 2017
- Gellibrand Electorate: Mother of God School (1 speech)
This morning I had the absolute pleasure of welcoming the kids from Mother of God School, who had come here to our parliament in Canberra all the way from Ardeer in Melbourne's west, in my... - Palliative Care Week (1 speech)
At the outset of my remarks, I express my condolences in relation to the tragic events that have occurred in recent hours in Manchester, and offer on behalf of all members here our thoughts and... - Canberra Electorate: Australian Public Service (3 speeches)
This continent was once a series of scattered settlements and colonies and states. Our forebears had the wisdom, strength and determination to bring it all together as one nation. It was decided... - Chisolm Electorate: Box Hill Hawks (1 speech)
A great time in Aussie Rules sporting history was made in the heart of Chisholm at City Oval, the home of the Box Hill Hawks earlier this month. The establishment of the first VFL women's team... - Palliative Care (1 speech)
I thank the member for Menzies for his contribution with respect to National Palliative Care Week. Right now many Tasmanians are not able to choose where and how they are cared for before they... - Domestic Violence (1 speech)
A number of years ago I spent a night with Senior Sergeant Bob Simpson of the Mildura police force. We talked about the role of domestic violence intervention orders and how, if you crossed over... - Watts, Mr Jason William (1 speech)
I would like to acknowledge the life of a great Australian, Jason William Watts—a really great bloke. He is being farewelled right now in Melbourne. Jason and I met when we joined the Army... - Mining (1 speech)
Adani announced this morning that they will hold off on their final investment in the Carmichael coalmine. Why could that be? Indecision from the Queensland government—perhaps as a direct... - Brand Electorate: The Lab Factory (1 speech)
It was my absolute pleasure last week to introduce my colleague and friend the shadow minister for the digital economy and member for Chifley to the remarkable women responsible for creating the... - Wright Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
This is not the first time I have stood in this place to advise the House of the success of Riley Day, a 17-year-old athlete from my electorate. A local sports hero, she raced onto the scene when... - Schools (1 speech)
I rise to congratulate Our Lady of the Sacred Heart school on their fete that was held on the weekend. I was privileged to help open the fete with Father Dan Carroll and the principal, Mr John... - National Palliative Care Week (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge National Palliative Care Week, which is being marked around the country this week. The week focuses on both residential and community aged care, and this year's theme is... - Australian Public Service (1 speech)
Oh, the hypocrisy of those opposite when it comes to their rhetoric about decentralisation. We have had National Party MPs and senators out there saying that they are the party of the bush and... - Banks Electorate: East Hills Cross-Country Carnival (1 speech)
( Last Tuesday, 16 May, I had a fantastic visit to the PSSA East Hills cross-country carnival, which was held at Padstow North Public School in my electorate. It was great to see so many... - Indigenous Affairs (1 speech)
This morning we gathered in the Great Hall to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the publication of the report Bringing them home, which detailed the horrors of the stolen generation. We also... - Gilmore Electorate: Small Business (3 speeches)
Mr Deputy Speaker, 27.5 is a great number for local businesses. Last week Treasurer ScoMo and I visited two of these businesses who will benefit from the government's company tax cuts now put in... - Greenway Electorate: Nappy Collective (1 speech)
For several years I have been pleased to support an initiative called the Nappy Collective. My electorate office in Seven Hills has been a drop-off point for locals to deliver their surplus... - Dunkley Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
The Victorian Labor government's recent budget announced $187 million to destroy 200 jobs at Seaford in my electorate by moving stabling yards from Carrum to Kananook at Seaford, and compulsorily... - Menzies 'Forgotten People' Address: 75th Anniversary (1 speech)
This week marks the 75th anniversary of Menzies' famous 'Forgotten People' speech, and it is appropriate to reflect on his true legacy, rather than the hero worship we have seen from those on the... - Murray Electorate: Rail (2 speeches)
Last Thursday I had the opportunity to visit the electoral towns of Euroa and Violet Town in the seat of Murray. The message coming back from the community leaders was very clear. They are sick...
