House debates
Tuesday, 5 September 2017
- Calwell Electorate: Community Hubs (1 speech)
I had the opportunity recently to visit some of my fabulous local primary schools that are part of the broader Community Hubs Network in my electorate. I was accompanied on that visit by the... - Women's Health Week (1 speech)
This week is Women's Health Week, an annual national campaign to raise awareness of the importance of women's health and wellbeing in Australia. Women's Health Week is led by the not-for-profit... - Marriage, Health Care (1 speech)
I start by commending the member for Chisholm for raising the important issue of women's health. We are, of course, in Women's Health Week. We have just been at the launch with a number of... - Housing Affordability (1 speech)
I would like to talk about the role of inquiries in this place and the role of political debate. When we commit in standing committees—bipartisan committees—to undertake an inquiry,... - Afghan-Australian Community (1 speech)
I rise tonight to speak about the Afghan-Australian community. On Tuesday, 22 August, I was delighted to attend the Afghan Independence Day celebrations at the Springvale Town Hall. On the night,... - Domestic and Family Violence (3 speeches)
One day a lady came to see me in my office in Swan Hill. She told me she wanted to see me about child care. Instead, when the door was shut, she explained that she was having to flee an abusive...
