House debates
Tuesday, 5 September 2017
- Disability Services (1 speech)
This morning, like many of our other colleagues here, I was privileged to attend the BuyAbility breakfast put on by the National Disability Services initiative. I met with fellow Territorians... - Durack Electorate: Dowerin Field Day (1 speech)
I would like to talk today about the Dowerin GWN7 Machinery Field Day, which I attended last week. Held over two days, the Dowerin Field Days are recognised as being one of the three largest... - Werriwa Electorate: Mandaean Community (1 speech)
It was my pleasure to be at the recent opening of the first Mandaean place of worship, known as a Mandi, in my electorate. The purpose-built facility allows those of the Mandaean faith to... - Flynn Electorate: Wondai Show (1 speech)
Last weekend was the 100th time the Wondai Show was held, although it missed a few years due to drought, depression and war. The first show was held on Wednesday and Thursday in May 1911, a date... - Rape & Domestic Violence Services Australia (1 speech)
I rise on behalf of the women, the children and the men of this country who have been raped, bashed and traumatised by violence. I rise to share my anger and disgust at the government's... - Fadden Electorate: WINGS Wellbeing Centre (1 speech)
It's a great pleasure to report to the House that I officially opened the new Headway Acquired Brain Injury Australia WINGS Wellbeing Centre at Molendinar on Wednesday, 23 August, during Brain... - Indigenous Affairs (1 speech)
On Sunday, Clinton Pryor arrived in Canberra. Clinton is a Wajuk, Balardung, Kija and a Yulparitja man who has walked over 6,000 kilometres from Perth, where he started his journey a year ago.... - Flinders Ranges Art Exhibition (1 speech)
On the weekend I had the great privilege of opening the art exhibition for the painters of the Flinders Ranges at Wilpena Pound. This group has been operating since 2002, and it features nine... - Mercer, Mr Dean Paul, OAM (1 speech)
I pay tribute to a great Australian, Dean Mercer, who tragically lost his life last week. Dean was not from the community that I represent, but I competed against him for many years and he became... - Gilmore Electorate: Prime Minister's Visit (1 speech)
I wish to thank the Prime Minister for visiting Gilmore. The first stop was Yumaro Industries, a disability employment provider in Moruya with Mark Brantingham at the helm. Pete Magnus was first... - Defence Facilities: Chemical Contamination (1 speech)
I wish the Prime Minister would come to my electorate of Paterson. Monday marked a very memorable milestone in Paterson. It was two years since the people of the communities of Fullerton Cove,... - Shailer, Mr Charles Glen (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge the contribution of Glen Shailer, one of the pioneers of the city of Logan. Lynette Shailer honoured her father simply at his eulogy at St Mark's Anglican Church yesterday:... - Lalor Electorate: Employment (1 speech)
Last week I was pleased to welcome the member for Chifley to the electorate of Lalor. He came down with me to listen to those looking for work in my electorate. We all know and understand in this... - Mount Gambier Pioneers (1 speech)
Last month I spoke in this place about the tremendous success of CASTEC Rural Pioneers basketball team in Mount Gambier. Today I rise to update the House on their continued success. The last time... - Employment (1 speech)
Last Thursday I visited the electorate of Lalor at the invitation of my colleague Joanne Ryan, who has become increasingly concerned by the impact of the Turnbull government's failing job... - Bousen, Mr Edwin 'Ted' (1 speech)
Last week I had the honour of meeting a true local hero, Mr Edwin 'Ted' Bousen. Ted is a 97-year-old resident of Upper Mount Gravatt and a World War II veteran. I want to share his incredible... - Asylum Seekers (8 speeches)
Last week the immigration minister announced that he would be cutting financial support and housing for up to 400 asylum seekers presently in Australia. He also complained that lawyers who defend... - Queensland: Bushfires (1 speech)
Unlike the member for Burt, I'm very proud of our emergency services because, when times are tough, we Aussies know how to step up, rally the troops and pitch in to help those in need. Aussies... - Rape & Domestic Violence Services Australia (2 speeches)
If you've been raped, one thing you don't need is for the most private details of your rape, your assault, to be available to anyone who subpoenas them. What you do want to know is that the...
