House debates
Tuesday, 12 September 2017
- Richmond Electorate: Stronger Communities Program (1 speech)
I'd like to mention today some of the wonderful projects being undertaken by locals in my electorate of Richmond. It was with great pride that I officially opened the Tyalgum youth precinct on... - Lifeline (1 speech)
September is the time of year when Australians place a greater focus on suicide prevention. I regard suicide prevention as one of the key issues that I want to work on during my time in this... - Project Sea Dragon (1 speech)
Earlier this month the Northern Territory government reached a key project agreement with Seafarms to develop one of the world's largest aquaculture projects. Project Sea Dragon is a $1.45... - Grey Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
I was extremely disappointed last week with the unilateral declaration of the South Australian government to cut speed limits on eight roads throughout regional South Australia—council... - Community Development Grants (1 speech)
When you look past the empty promises and buzzwords of the failing Liberal government's election campaign, there are some dodgy numbers to be found. Somewhere not far under the surface a fair go... - Bayside Christian College, Mornington Bowling Club Inc. (1 speech)
Recently, on Saturday, 2 September, I had the pleasure of attending two noteworthy anniversaries in my electorate of Dunkley. Firstly, the Bayside Christian College community in Langwarrin South... - Water Safety (1 speech)
Today Royal Life Saving Australia once again launched its National drowning report and unfortunately, again, it makes for sober reading. This year 291 people drowned on Australia's waterways.... - Gilmore Electorate: Shoalhaven Youth Volunteering Initiative (1 speech)
In Gilmore we have a unique federally funded training opportunity for our young people. It's been happening for many years, and I'm hoping it continues for many years to come. This Shoalhaven... - Scullin Electorate: Asylum Seekers (1 speech)
'I feel like a spectator in my own life'—a young woman said this to me and to a room full of strangers in Mill Park a couple of weeks ago. She's from Iran and living in Melbourne's north as... - Deakin Electorate: Crime (2 speeches)
As I travel around the Deakin electorate one of the things that I'm hearing about more and more from local residents is the growing fear they have in their own community. Whether they are out and... - Rockingham Rams Football Club (1 speech)
I rise today to speak again about an amazing group of people I've watched over the course of the year with a mixture of awe and pride. I've stood in this parliament and spoken about the great... - Banks Electorate: Community Events, Bangladesh: Floods (1 speech)
Last Sunday, 9 September, I attended the presentation day of the Hurstville City Minotaurs at Kingsgrove RSL Club. Kingsgrove RSL has supported the Minotaurs for many years now, and it was great... - Braddon Electorate: Marriage (1 speech)
I will be saying yes—yes for equality—in the upcoming marriage equality survey and I encourage Braddon electors to do the same. It is important to respect both sides of the debate,... - Capricornia Electorate: Rockhampton Hospital (1 speech)
It is a great relief for the people of my electorate in Capricornia that the Rockhampton Hospital car park is underway. I promised at the 2016 election that we would put $7 million on the table... - Darwin City Council (1 speech)
I rise to congratulate Mr Kon Vatskalis on his election as Lord Mayor of the wonderful city of Darwin. Kon migrated to Australia 34 years ago and pursued a career in environmental health before... - Fadden Electorate: Coomera Regional Dredged Sediment Management Facility (1 speech)
It's great to report to the House that once again this government is continuing to work on behalf of the Gold Coast marine industry to ensure that industry grows, thrives and develops. A key part... - Fitzgerald, Ms Sue (1 speech)
It is impossible to exaggerate how invaluable those who dedicate their lives to the care, education, growth and joy of our youngest children are to our community. My local community of Fairfield... - Goldstein Electorate: Towards Home Program (1 speech)
Goldstein is a community built on responsibility and mutual respect. That's one of the reasons I'm so proud to represent it. It's a community that is founded on exactly the ideals we should... - Shipping (1 speech)
I rise today to speak in support of Australian seafarers and a strong shipping fleet that supports our Australian seafarers, who do such great work. Our seafarers are some of the most... - R U OK? Day (1 speech)
On Thursday 14 September we will commemorate R U OK? Day. This morning I filled in for the member for Berowra at the R U OK? Day breakfast, which saw many of our parliamentary colleagues and...
