House debates
Wednesday, 9 August 2017
- Werriwa Electorate: Volunteers (1 speech)
On Wednesday, 18 July, I was very pleased to able to host a morning tea and celebrate with 15 of Werriwa's volunteer heroes. Volunteers are the backbone of our community, allowing participation... - Weipa 50th Anniversary Celebrations (1 speech)
I would like to congratulate the organisers of the 50th anniversary celebrations for the town of Weipa in Far North Queensland last July. Weipa is situated on Albatross Bay on the western cape... - Tasmania: Tourism, Tasmanian Government (1 speech)
It is that time of the year, when we start to receive answers to questions taken on notice during Senate estimates. This year's answer to a question relating to the Cradle Mountain master plan... - Brisbane Electorate: Defence Procurement (1 speech)
I would like to record my support and enthusiasm for the recent announcement on the LAND 400 Army contract. It's a multibillion dollar project to build around 650 state-of-the-art defence... - Parramatta Electorate: Catholic Diocese of Parramatta (1 speech)
On 1 July Sister Catherine Ryan was appointed Chancellor of Parramatta Catholic Diocese. As a non-Catholic, I have to say that it looks like a fantastic decision. For a start, she is a Sister of... - Johnson, Mr John Richard 'Johno', KCSG (1 speech)
I rise to mourn John 'Johno' Johnson, for 13 years president of the New South Wales Legislative Council—a fine Australian, a great servant of the Labor Party and a friend to many on this... - Connors, Mrs Robyn (1 speech)
I too would like to put on the record my support for the member for Warringah. I think that is the first time I have ever actually agreed with anything that he has had to say! Johno Johnson was... - Harris, Ms Jenny (1 speech)
On the northern beaches, we believe in protecting and preserving our way of life. People move to Mackellar to enjoy a lifestyle only possible when one is surrounded by the bush and the beach, so... - Melbourne: Transport Infrastructure (1 speech)
The East-West Link put Melbourne's liveability under threat, and the community fought it off. You would think that Labor and Liberal governments planning toll roads would have learnt their lesson... - Chenoweth, Professor Lesley, AO (1 speech)
In this place we focus on delivering opportunity for all Australians, but we know we cannot do this work in isolation. We work in partnership with hundreds of vital institutions across our... - Murray, Mr Les James, AM (1 speech)
On 31 July we lost Les Murray. He was a giant of football, yes, but as a person he was so much more: a loving partner to Cidinha; a loving father to his two daughters; a wonderful mate to his... - Murray Darling Medical School (1 speech)
There is a chronic shortage of doctors in rural Australia. The cold, hard truth is that, despite well-intentioned efforts, the current system of medical training has not been able to bridge this... - Marriage (1 speech)
Like many Australians, I am shocked at the government's utterly mad decision to spend $122 million on a non-compulsory, non-binding, potentially illegal, postal opinion poll about marriage... - Moore Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
I thank the Prime Minister for opening the six-kilometre extension of the Mitchell freeway to Hester Avenue last week. This landmark is the culmination of years of work by the local community and... - Western Sydney: Roads (1 speech)
Having lived in Western Sydney since I was a kid, I've learned that this is true: you pay a high price for living on the edge of an urban fringe. You face the prospect that governments will... - Defence Procurement (1 speech)
Last week I was delighted to join my Victorian federal coalition colleagues the member for Menzies, Senator James Paterson and Senator Jane Hume for the very exciting announcement that BAE... - Johnson, Mr John Richard 'Johno', KSCG (1 speech)
I pay tribute to my good mate and stalwart of the Labor Party, John 'Johno' Johnson, who passed away overnight. They simply do not make them like Johno anymore. He was a man of faith, family,... - Invictus Games (1 speech)
The Invictus Games—invictus is Latin for unconquered—is the international sporting event for wounded and injured servicemen and women. The 2017 Invictus Games are being held in Canada... - Skilled Migration Program (2 speeches)
I rise to draw attention to the House the ongoing abuse of temporary work visas in the meat industry, in particular, section 457 visas. Because of this abuse, Australian workers find they have...
