House debates
Monday, 29 May 2017
- Donnelly, Mr Bob (1 speech)
It is my sad duty to inform the House of the passing away of Bob Donnelly last week on 24 May 2017. I would like to send my condolences to Robyn and his son, Chad. Of course, it was a very sad... - Hume Electorate: Community Events, Hume Electorate: Budget (1 speech)
May is the month of Granny Smiths, butternuts and sebagos in Hume. It is when the southern part of my electorate celebrates truly unique annual events that draw thousands of visitors from... - James, Mr Ray and Mrs Pauline (1 speech)
It is my pleasure to rise today to speak of one of the most hardworking and community minded couples in my electorate of Macarthur, Ray—also known as Jesse—and Pauline James. Ray... - Bonner Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
Today I have some very good news for commuters in my electorate. I have recently received updates from the Minister for Urban Infrastructure and from the Department of Transport and Main Roads... - Cockburn Aquatic and Recreation Centre (1 speech)
Friday before last I attended the launch of the Cockburn Aquatic and Recreation Centre, or ARC, a comprehensive sports and health facility right in the heart of the fastest-growing section of the... - Forde Electorate: Eats & Beats, Forde Electorate: Beenleigh Town Square (1 speech)
At a time when communities across Australia and indeed across the world need spirits lifted, I would like to reflect on the great success of a regular event in my electorate which is fast... - Greenway Electorate: Woman of the Year Awards (1 speech)
I rise today to praise the efforts of three remarkable women who have each been recognised as a local woman of the year for 2017. These awards recognise outstanding contributions made by women... - University of the Sunshine Coast Clinical Trials Centre (1 speech)
On Friday of last week, I had the opportunity to visit the University of the Sunshine Coast—known as USC—Clinical Trials Centre and meet its director, Mr Lucas Litewka, and its staff.... - Adelaide Electorate: Millswood Infrastructure (1 speech)
One of the many things that annoys Australians about this place is the way that, too often, we members of parliament stand and make grand announcements and outline bold visions for the future,... - Leader of the Opposition (2 speeches)
That was a very daunting contribution by the member for Adelaide, but I want to speak about an equally important issue, and it is trying to understand why Bill Shorten, the Leader of the...
