House debates
Wednesday, 18 October 2017
- Leifer, Ms Malka (1 speech)
In 2008 Dassi Erlich and a number of other students at the ultra-orthodox Jewish girls school Adass Israel in Melbourne disclosed they had been sexually abused by Malka Leifer, the school... - Turkey (1 speech)
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of official relations between Australia and Turkey. On 4 October 1967 the Australian immigration minister, Billy Snedden, and the Turkish... - Fiji (1 speech)
On 10 October 1970, the tiny Pacific nation of Fiji gained independence from Britain and a parliamentary democracy was established. Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara was the first Prime Minister. He is... - Mining (1 speech)
If there are two things the people of Central and North Queensland want, they are more jobs and a reduction in power prices. These are essential things. They not only want jobs; they want job... - Crown Casino Melbourne (3 speeches)
For some time, I've been investigating allegations of serious misconduct at Crown Casino. These allegations have been brought to me by a number of former Crown employees. Although the allegations... - Banks Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
On 17 September, I attended the Lugarno Lions club's 38th annual spring festival in Gannons Park at Peakhurst. As always, it was a fantastic day, with literally tens of thousands of people... - Macquarie Electorate: Environment, Meals on Wheels (1 speech)
The New South Wales government's plan to dump a modern concrete bridge in Windsor's historic Thompson Square is about to claim another heritage victim. On Sunday, I stood in front of a... - Banks Electorate: Football (1 speech)
On 15 September, I attended the St George Football Association Gold Medal Dinner. It was fantastic night, with all the clubs of the St George Football Association coming together at a terrific... - Northern Tasmania (1 speech)
I rise today to take this opportunity to champion my vision for Northern Tasmania. I've spoken often in this place about the potential that exists in my electorate of Bass. It is true that we... - Dunkley Electorate: Small Business (1 speech)
A few weeks ago I was delighted to welcome to Dunkley the Minister for Small Business, the Hon. Michael McCormack. My electorate has over 16,000 individual small businesses—in fact, they...
