House debates
Monday, 4 December 2017
- Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program (1 speech)
As a member of parliament I'm fortunate to be able to do and experience things that I could never have dreamed of in any other realm. Visiting Australian military bases in the Middle East,... - Lottoland (2 speeches)
We have all seen the advertisements on television offering Australians the opportunity to bet on the outcome of foreign lotteries. One of the most prevalent lottery agencies offering such a... - Marriage (1 speech)
Two and a half weeks ago I joined Canberrans in a park near my office as we waited for the results of the vote on marriage equality. The results were overwhelming. Compared with the 62 per cent... - Health Care (1 speech)
I rise to speak about some encouraging news for local families in my electorate that has been delivered by the Minister for Health and highlights how this government is committed to Medicare.... - Australia Post (1 speech)
Booragul, Marmong Point, Teralba, Blackalls Park and Woodrising are all wonderful townships and communities in my electorate. They are all around the western side of Lake Macquarie. What else do... - Franceschi, Ms Jennie (1 speech)
I endorse the comments of the previous speaker, the member for Hunter, and I am happy to work together to try and ensure that we have postal services in our regional towns. In my electorate of... - Panagiotopoulos, Ms Zoe, Casey-Cardinia Library Corporation, Berwick District Woodworkers Club (1 speech)
In what is hopefully the last sitting week of the year, I wanted to mention some community champions and local achievers in my area. Last week I had the pleasure of meeting with Zoe... - Banks Electorate: St Declan's Catholic Primary School, Banks Electorate: Picnic Point Pumas Netball Club, Banks Electorate: Australian Air League (1 speech)
On 15 November I attended the St Declan's Catholic Primary School's parents and friends annual general meeting, and it was a great discussion to have with the parents. St Declan's has been around... - Tasmania: Health (1 speech)
At the moment, we are experiencing a health crisis in Tasmania, and it is a crisis that has been the making of the current Liberal state government. Premier Will Hodgman, in his first budget, cut... - Gambling (2 speeches)
Today I rise to draw the attention of the House to an addiction that continues to infiltrate our suburbs and towns, and that is poker machines. I recently attended a public meeting of residents...
