House debates
Thursday, 14 September 2017
- Richardson, Ms Fiona (2 speeches)
The idea of the Victorian parliament without Fiona Richardson is unthinkable. Indeed, the idea of the Labor Party without Fiona makes no sense at all, and the idea that Fiona will not be an... - Petition: Climate Change (2 speeches)
May I, on behalf of the government, also join the member for Corio in acknowledging his kind remarks and appropriate remarks upon the death of Fiona Richardson. Today I rise to table a community... - Vietnam: Human Rights (1 speech)
Upholding human rights is a virtue that members of this place and the wider Australian community have always seen as a cornerstone of a well-respected and functioning democracy. Unfortunately,... - Robertson Electorate: Ward, Mr Bob (1 speech)
I rise today to pay tribute to Bob Ward, a highly respected and loved community leader in my electorate on the Central Coast, who died on 1 September after a battle with mesothelioma, aged 71.... - AgriFutures Rural Women's Awards (1 speech)
Last night I attended the AgriFutures Rural Women's Awards held here at Parliament House, and I was delighted to meet with Tasmanian finalist Bec Lynd, the owner of Big River Highland Beef, in... - O'Connor Electorate: Gold Industry (1 speech)
I'd like to endorse the comments of the member for Lyons. I was also there last night. Tanya Dupayne is a constituent of mine, a wonderful young lady and a very deserving winner. It was a... - R U OK? Day (1 speech)
Today is R U OK? Day. It's an important day that encourages all of us, individually, to take the time to start a meaningful conversation with someone we're worried about or who is doing it... - Goldstein Electorate: Brighton Sports Clubs (1 speech)
On this R U OK? Day we extend our compassionate support to those who are suffering. We encourage everyone to ask people who they think may be vulnerable whether they are okay. But it is also an... - Murphy, Ms Barbara (1 speech)
Thank you, Member for Sydney. I also would like to acknowledge that Barbara's husband, John Grimshaw, is in the audience with us today. Welcome. - La Trobe Electorate: Bunjil Place (1 speech)
If no member present objects, three-minute constituency statements may continue for a total of 60 minutes. - Grayndler Electorate: WestConnex (1 speech)
I rise to once again raise the impact of the WestConnex project on my electorate of Grayndler, and the need for there to be outcomes that are consistent with ensuring that the inner west remains... - Banks Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
From 25 September to 1 October, we have Men's Shed Week around Australia, and I want to take a moment to acknowledge the great work of Men's Shed in my electorate. We have three sheds in the... - Australia-India Relationship (1 speech)
With the cricket season creeping upon us here in Australia, tens of millions of cricket fans around the world will have their eyes once again on the cricket teams and sporting prowess found in... - R U OK? Day, Page Electorate: Alstonville High School Netball team, Australian Bravery Decorations (1 speech)
Today the community of Woolgoolga or, as we affectionately call it, Woopi, have come together to paint the town yellow in recognition of R U OK? Day and the very important message associated with... - Burma (2 speeches)
I rise to speak on the dire situation faced by the Rohingya people in Myanmar in Rakhine State. Rakhine State is the poorest state in Myanmar. The ethnic Rakhine make up the majority of its... - Petition: Climate Change (1 speech)
I present a petition on behalf of my constituents concerning climate change. The petition read as follows— This petition of concerned people of the electorate of Fisher draws to the... - R U OK? Day (1 speech)
I rise today on this, the second Thursday of September, to recognise R U OK? Day. In its ninth iteration since beginning in 2009, R U OK? Day is an annual day to ask family, friends and work... - Ryan Electorate: Anzac Memorial Church, Indooroopilly (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about the significance of the Anzac Memorial Church in Indooroopilly and its historical impact on the Ryan electorate. This church may well be the only building of any kind... - Blueberries (1 speech)
Is this government about jobs and growth? Tasmania's and Australia's blueberry industry is being held back by the Deputy Prime Minister. An export opportunity to China is going begging. Chinese... - Grey Electorate: Bridges Renewal Program (2 speeches)
I am very pleased to welcome the announcement this morning from the transport minister on the bridges renewal funding made available to the Northern Areas Council in South Australia for the...
