House debates
Thursday, 19 October 2017
- Cambodia (1 speech)
I rise today to express my anger at the ongoing human rights abuses occurring in Cambodia and the unwillingness of the current government to do or say anything about this fast-escalating... - Goods and Services Tax (1 speech)
I rise today to draw the attention of the House to the Productivity Commission inquiry into horizontal fiscal equalisation. The report gives me great optimism that we can fix this broken GST... - Oxley Electorate: Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
Last week I was pleased to join hundreds of students, parents, teachers, community groups and members of the Queensland Police Service at Glenala State High School's domestic violence symposium... - Chisholm, Mrs Caroline (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about Caroline Chisholm. The electorate of Chisholm, which I now proudly serve as a member of this House, was named after Caroline Chisholm. The electorate was created in... - World Osteoporosis Day (1 speech)
I rise today to recognise that tomorrow, 20 October 2017, is World Osteoporosis Day. Osteoporosis is a disease that makes bones become brittle, leading to higher risk of breaks than in normal... - La Trobe Electorate: Emerald State Emergency Service (1 speech)
Recently I had the great privilege of attending the Emerald State Emergency Service awards day. The Emerald SES is an integral part of our community, and without the endless generosity of these... - Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
We're calling on the federal government to support—I say the word 'support'—the thousands of women who are experiencing violence. We call on the federal government to immediately... - World Osteoporosis Day (1 speech)
Tomorrow is World Osteoporosis Day. I join with the member for Bass in reflecting on the fact that this is an important opportunity for this parliament to reflect on bone health in Australia.... - Azerbaijan (2 speeches)
In recent weeks leaked data has revealed that Azerbaijan's ruling elite operated a secret $2.9 billion scheme to launder money and pay prominent Europeans, including journalists and politicians.... - Mogadishu: Attacks (1 speech)
On Saturday, two large truck bombs were detonated in a public area in Mogadishu. Over 300 people were killed and many hundreds more have been wounded. The bombing is one of the worst terrorist... - Veterans’ Health Week (1 speech)
Can I bring to the attention of the House and those who are listening or watching this broadcast today that this coming week is Veterans' Health Week—from Saturday until the following... - Rural Other Medical Practitioners Program (1 speech)
I thank the member for Menzies for mentioning Veterans' Health Week. In Palmerston in my electorate in the Northern Territory we have a lot of veterans. I rise to speak about the provision of... - Petition: Vietnam (1 speech)
I rise to submit a petition on environmental damage in Vietnam related to the fishing industry, the impact this damage is having on local fishers and whether we should be reviewing our aid... - Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
This morning I joined my Labor colleagues in meeting frontline workers who are assisting and supporting victims of family and domestic violence as part of the We Won't Wait campaign. What they... - Africa (1 speech)
Elie Wiesel, the 14-year-old who survived Auschwitz, once said, 'When adults wage war, children suffer.' Unfortunately, this is the story of Africa. At the moment, the conflict and corruption in... - Prime Minister (1 speech)
All over the country Australians are celebrating the generosity of our compassionate and benevolent leader, the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister has thoughtfully offered struggling families... - Health (1 speech)
I have been wondering why this generation of young people have so many illnesses or other issues that our previous generations didn't face. One thing we all have in common is that we all eat and... - Car Industry (1 speech)
When he saw the first FX Holden roll off the assembly line in November 1948, Prime Minister Chifley said, 'She's a beauty.' Labor has always backed the Australian car industry and Australian auto... - Energy (2 speeches)
With the time afforded to me, I want to put forward the Turnbull government's position on putting downward pressure on energy prices. As we come into this place, you will hear that drool and...
