House debates
Monday, 4 December 2017
- China (1 speech)
Over the last two years, there's been a turnaround to a more realistic view of our major trading partner, China, and its very different political nature from our Australian democracy. Both sides... - Forde Electorate: Beenleigh Theatre Group (1 speech)
I remain blown away by the sheer talent that exists in my electorate of Forde. I'd like to take the opportunity this afternoon to acknowledge the wonderful work of the Beenleigh Theatre Group for... - Multicultural Awards for Excellence (1 speech)
Last week, I attended Government House in Victoria for the annual presentation of the 2017 Multicultural Awards for Excellence. I want to congratulate members of my local community who were... - International Day of People with Disability (1 speech)
Yesterday we celebrated International Day of People with Disability. I want to acknowledge the work of charities in my electorate who help to ensure that, in keeping with the themes of the day,... - Brand Electorate: Christmas (1 speech)
Last Friday, 1 December, I had the pleasure of kicking off the Christmas season in my electorate of Brand, with the annual Mother Teresa Catholic College Christmas carols in Baldivis, alongside... - Robertson Electorate: Christmas (1 speech)
The festive season is well and truly upon us. In my electorate of Robertson on the Central Coast, we kick-started this on Sunday with the wonderful Christmas fair at Kariong, at Mount Penang.... - Aviation (1 speech)
In September, cancellations for flights from Canberra to Sydney topped the nation at 8.1 per cent. In October, cancellations from flights from Canberra to Sydney reached 6.6 per cent. The... - O'Connor Electorate: Students (1 speech)
As 2017 draws to a close, all around O'Connor students are finishing up the school year and looking forward to the Christmas break. I congratulate all of them on their hard work and hope their... - Petition: Small Breweries (2 speeches)
I begin my contribution by tabling a petition of 1,477 signatures calling for an end to the current unfair tax treatment of small brewers in Australia. I do that to support the craft brewing... - Goldstein Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
One of the great joys of being an elected representative in this place is being able to meet the wonderful school groups from the Goldstein electorate that come and visit Parliament House. All... - Asylum Seekers (1 speech)
It's been five weeks since this parliament last sat. This period must have seemed like an eternity to around 600 men on Manus Island—men who asked us for help and are entitled to just that.... - La Trobe Electorate: RidgeWalk Project (1 speech)
Last federal election, the Turnbull government committed $2.5 million towards the RidgeWalk project in the Dandenong Ranges. The 14 kilometres of walking trails will connect villages in the... - Deslandes, Mr Timothy Nicholas (1 speech)
I rise today to note the sad passing of Timothy Nicholas Deslandes, loving husband to Moira Deslandes, dad to Ann, Michael, Luke, Clare, Amelia, Zoe, Melody, Will and Alex, and grandpa to Archie.... - Gilmore Electorate: Small Business (1 speech)
Christmas is a time to buy something special for someone you love. Firstly, let me take this opportunity to wish everyone a healthy and happy Christmas, a plea to stay safe and have a terrific... - Macquarie Electorate: Public Transport (1 speech)
The lives of many commuters in the Hawkesbury have been turned upside down by the New South Wales government's new train timetable. How's this for a plan: let's make an already long... - Menzies Electorate: Veneto Club (1 speech)
I was delighted yesterday afternoon to join some 500 people to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Veneto social club in Bulleen. The social club has been part of the fabric... - Workplace Relations, Marriage (1 speech)
I would like to take this opportunity to briefly consider the highs and lows of this year. The low must have been on 1 July, when more than 700,000 Australians had their penalty rates slashed by... - Melanoma (2 speeches)
I take my jacket off with some caution here. You'll have to bear with me to see where I'm going on this. Having been a farmer for 20 years, I found there is value in checking your arms. A couple... - Ballarat Electorate: Marriage (1 speech)
I commend the member for Mallee for raising awareness about skin cancer in this place, particularly amongst those of us who live in the country. This week, of course, we will be debating marriage... - Wright Electorate: Cancer Fundraising (1 speech)
I rise today because there are organisations that do some incredible work in my electorate, and I'm sure honourable members in this room get to witness similar types of work. But nothing fills me... - Wills Electorate: Coburg West Primary School (1 speech)
Last week I spoke at the centenary celebration of Coburg West Primary School. The initial plans for establishing Coburg West Primary go all the way back to 1912, when the education department... - McMillan Electorate: Marriage (1 speech)
There's a lot of consternation in my community at the moment because, even though the vote for same-sex marriage in my electorate was 61 per cent and about 40 per cent voted no, I, their federal... - Taxation (1 speech)
Last week, by a vote of 51 to 49, the US Senate passed a major corporate tax cut. The bill has several similarities with the corporate tax cut being debated here. A survey by the University of... - Wright Electorate: Christmas (1 speech)
It is the most wonderful time of the year—Christmas being something different for everyone. For most it's a joyous occasion, but it's not necessarily a great part of the year for all of our... - Perth Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
I'm sure I share with all of us here a lot of love in enjoying this time of the year. One of the reasons I do is being able to attend any number of school graduations in my electorate. I see my... - Cervical Cancer (1 speech)
I rise today as a very proud member of the Turnbull government, a government that is delivering for all Australians. In fabulous news for Australian women, last Friday, 1 December, the new human... - Fremantle Electorate: Community Groups (1 speech)
At the end of a big year, I want to pay tribute to all the community groups that do such good and important work in my electorate of Fremantle. They provide essential services; they fight for... - Banks Electorate: Panania Senior Citizens' Centre and All Starz Performing Arts Studio (1 speech)
On 21 November, I had the pleasure of visiting the Panania senior citizens' group at the Panania Senior Citizens' Centre. As always, it was a fantastic visit, chatting with some of the ladies who...
