House debates
Wednesday, 14 June 2017
- Workplace Relations (1 speech)
The first of July marks Territory Day. It is when we in the Northern Territory celebrate self-government, which we obtained in the 1978. This year there will be a lot of Territorians who will not... - Welch, Dr Roger, OAM (1 speech)
I rise to congratulate an award recipient under the Queen's Birthday Honours on the Gold Coast, Dr Roger Welch OAM. Dr Welch has given his life as an ophthalmologist to serving the most... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
This government is out of touch. It is prepared to give millionaires a tax cut of $16,400 on 1 July, whereas the next day people in my electorate will have their penalty rates cut. Over 700,000... - Migliorino, Mr Giuseppe Pino, AM (1 speech)
The Queen's Birthday weekend is more than just a necessary long weekend in the middle of the year. It is also a time to reflect on those who make our communities such vibrant and welcoming... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
I rise today to stand up for the 13,000 people in the seat of Lalor, living and working in my community, who face a penalty rate cut on 1 July. I rise at a time when inequality is at a 75-year... - Beenleigh Artisan Distillery (3 speeches)
We know, at this time in Canberra, it is rather cool outside. One of the best ways to warm up is to have a rum. Talking about rum, I would like to recognise the efforts of the oldest operating... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
( The clock is ticking to 2 July, when we will see penalty rates cut in Australia. Today I speak for the 10,588 people in the Oxley electorate working in the retail, pharmacy and accommodation... - Bonner Electorate: Mount Gravatt Men's Shed (1 speech)
This week is National Men's Health Week. The theme this year is 'Healthy Body—Healthy Mind: Keeping the Balance'. It is a great opportunity to raise men's awareness of the benefits of... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
The seat of McEwen will be the second-most impacted seat by this government's penalty rate cuts. Some 8,000 people are about to lose their penalty rates on 2 July while those opposite give... - Queensland Government (1 speech)
The 2017 Queensland Labor budget is a slap in the face for all people on the Sunshine Coast. The state Labor government has spent the last year doing nothing but complaining, while we have poured... - Mining (1 speech)
Glencore is an international commodities trader. In Queensland, from the days of Ernest Henry in 1866, when he went to Cloncurry, my home town, and also the forebears of Scott Morrison, our... - Robertson Electorate: Queen's Birthday Honours (1 speech)
I rise to pay tribute to three outstanding individuals in my electorate of Robertson on the Central Coast who over the long weekend received Order of Australia honours. Ian Robilliard, or Moose,... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
The first weekend in July will tell us absolutely everything we need to know about the Turnbull government. On the Saturday, the PM will give millionaires a $16,400 tax cut. On the Sunday, the... - Indigenous Rangers (1 speech)
I rise today with a good-news story from my electorate of O'Connor, and to thank the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Senator Nigel Scullion, for his help in saving more than 20 jobs in the... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
On 1 July, millionaires across Australia will get a $16,400 tax cut, while some 700,000 Australian workers will get their Sunday and public holiday pay rates cut. In my electorate, 11,000 people... - Melbourne: Attacks (1 speech)
Last week, a tragic evil struck our wonderful Goldstein community. Brighton's Bay Street turned from a vibrant shopping village into the scene of a siege, an horrific two-hour hostage incident.... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
On 1 July this year, if you are a millionaire in Australia you will get a $16½ thousand tax cut. But the very next day, 11,630 workers in the electorate of Kingsford Smith will lose... - Patman, Ms Donalea (1 speech)
I would like to congratulate a local resident of La Trobe, Ms Donalea Patman, for the Order of Australia Medal she received on the Queen's Birthday for her service to animal welfare and, in... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
It is clear now, given the vote yesterday, that on 1 July we will have millionaires getting a $16,400 tax cut, yet on the next day workers in this country will lose money. They will lose money... - North Sydney Electorate: Hunters Hill Rugby Union Football Club (2 speeches)
Local sporting clubs play such an important role in our communities in bringing people together, encouraging fitness and allowing their players to share their passion for sport. Today I want to...
