House debates
Wednesday, 24 May 2017
- StoryBoard Bus (1 speech)
I rise to speak on an exciting local program aimed at assisting young people on the North Coast. The StoryBoard Bus is a travelling creative-writing program—in a bus, of course—that... - Ryan Electorate: The Glenleighden School (2 speeches)
'Helping children speak … and find their voice' is the motto of The Glenleighden School, located in the leafy suburb of Fig Tree Pocket in my electorate of Ryan. This unique prep to year 12... - Lalor Electorate: Pensions and Benefits (1 speech)
Mr Deputy Speaker, I join you in welcoming the young people from Benalla high school to the Federation Chamber this morning. Welcome; I hope you enjoy your time with us. I rise today to address... - Queensland Government (1 speech)
I rise today to lament the atrocious effort of the Queensland government in representing the good people of Central Queensland. Central Queenslanders like myself want investment in jobs, exports,... - Young People (2 speeches)
As I rise in the House, I want to acknowledge the student leaders of Benalla P-12 who are here with us today. I say to Freya, Emily, Zach and Masie, 'Welcome.' Often young people are described as... - Gardiner, Father Paul, SJ, OAM (1 speech)
I rise today to honour the life of a remarkable Australian, Father Paul Gardiner SJ, OAM, the postulator for the cause of Mary MacKillop. Father Paul Gardiner was born in Melbourne in 1924.... - Spinal Muscular Atrophy (1 speech)
I rise to bring to the attention of this chamber an important development, a new treatment, for people who are experiencing spinal muscular atrophy. The drug Spinraza has been developed and... - Cashless Debit Card (1 speech)
There has been a lot of talk in my electorate about the cashless debit card. I am unashamedly a supporter of the card, as I think it would bring positive change to my community. It is no secret... - Parramatta Female Factory (1 speech)
There is a wonderful group of buildings in Parramatta known as the Female Factory, not because it made women; in fact, it broke more women than it made. An early colonial governor, Governor... - Manchester: Attacks (2 speeches)
Behind the horror headlines of 22 people dead in the latest terrorist incident, this time in Manchester, no doubt exist tragic human stories. Here we had the concert of a pop star, Ariana Grande,...
