House debates
Thursday, 25 May 2017
- Turnbull Government, Workplace Relations (1 speech)
Recently I hosted a forum in my electorate to hear from local seniors, to hear the issues that they were concerned about. While I was listening to those local seniors, one phrase in particular... - Simpson, Mr Gordon (1 speech)
Today I rise to speak of the passing of a great Sunshine Coast servant, Gordon Simpson. Gordon was what we call a man's man. He was strong in his faith, strong in his convictions and strong in... - Australian Maritime College (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about Australia's pre-eminent institute for maritime education, training and research: the Australian Maritime College in Launceston. The AMC is one of seven founding... - Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum (1 speech)
Last Tuesday I had the pleasure of visiting the Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum located in the city's portside precinct on the Mary River. It is a great museum that each year attracts... - Tasmania: Whisky Industry (1 speech)
It may be early in Canberra—just before 10 am—but, when it comes to whisky, it is always the right time! This Sunday marks 25 years to the day that Bill and Lyn Lark were awarded a... - ParentsNext (1 speech)
Firstly, I would like to thank the Prime Minister and the Minister for Employment for coming to Rockhampton last week to announce the expansion of ParentsNext. Secondly, I want to add my... - Hooper, Mr Jason, Good Morning Bangladesh (1 speech)
I want to take this opportunity direct to recognise a mega Chifley champion, Jason Hooper, and his outstanding efforts. He won an impressive—get this—three gold medals and one silver... - Higher Education (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on the Geraldton Universities Centre model and the funding commitment in the budget to expand this model. Madam Deputy Speaker, you may not be aware, but this model has been... - Beverley Park Special School (1 speech)
I speak today about Beverley Park Special School in Campbelltown in my electorate of Macarthur. The school arose out of the need for schooling for the children residing in the Beverley Park Home... - Fisher Electorate: Defence Industry (4 speeches)
Last week I was very pleased to host the Minister for Defence Industry, Christopher Pyne, to the Sunshine Coast, where we held a defence industry forum. The federal government is allocating $200...
