House debates
Wednesday, 6 December 2017
- Medical Workforce (1 speech)
Last week I had the opportunity to catch up with Alan Hall, the CEO of Bendigo Healthworks, a network of GP clinics in my electorate. Many in this place may remember that a few months ago I ran a... - Hasluck Electorate: Ethiopian Community (1 speech)
I rise to speak about a very happy experience that my wife and I had on Sunday, 1 October, with the Ethiopian community at their church in Bickley Road, Kenwick, in my electorate of Hasluck. We... - Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
Domestic violence is a scourge in our community across Australia. The statistics are shameful and confronting, and they must be addressed. In 2017, 45 women that we know of were killed through... - Pears, Mr Maurie (1 speech)
I rise to talk about a special community member from my electorate, who was recently awarded a prestigious medal from the Republic of Korea. Korean War veteran Maurie Pears received the Medal of... - Immigration Detention (1 speech)
Since the parliament last sat, many of my constituents have contacted me about the horrifying situation that this government has created on Manus Island. This revolting spectacle is a... - Mallee Electorate: Awards (1 speech)
One of the great things about the Mallee is the people, and the people start with our students. I have some great award winners across the electorate of Mallee—not only awards we hand out... - National Disability Insurance Scheme, Thompson Square (1 speech)
NDIS providers in the Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury are, alongside their clients, bearing the brunt of problems with the rollout. It was no surprise to me to be advised that my office handles... - Valedictory (1 speech)
The opposition member says stop, but I'll start! I'd like to start my address by thanking the amazing staff that I have—Millie, Pru, Ken, Laurie, Jennifer a nd Matt. I'd like to thank the... - Fremantle Electorate: Sea Shepherd (1 speech)
The Fremantle community has a history of leadership and activism. When you take on that kind of leadership, it means putting your head above the parapet and copping the criticism that follows.... - Agriculture Industry (2 speeches)
I rise to advise the House that, following National Agriculture Day on 21 November, I am here to champion the cause of Australian farmers right across this great country. Early mornings, dirty... - Mansfield Primary School (1 speech)
Colleagues, I acknowledge some of my constituents in the parliament today: Freida, Sam and Trinity, who are volunteering in my office. In making my comments today I will talk about the role of... - Chisholm Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
In Chisholm, and indeed across Australia, sport is the favourite pastime. It promotes wonderful things, such as physical fitness, friendship, teamwork and leadership. In Chisholm, our sporting... - Centrelink (1 speech)
I rise today to emphasise how disappointed we were, Australia-wide, to hear the news we had 55 million calls unanswered at Centrelink offices across the country. This is particularly important in... - Banks Electorate (1 speech)
Gannons Park is one of the most important parks anywhere in the Banks electorate and is located in Peakhurst. During the football season—or the soccer season as we used to call... - Petitions: Immigration Detention, Petitions: Climate Change (2 speeches)
I present two petitions. The first, signed by 39 petitioners, calls for a humane and compassionate treatment of refugees held in detention on Manus Island and Nauru. Now into its fifth year in... - Ryan Electorate: Stronger Communities Program (1 speech)
The electorate of Ryan is blessed with thousands of volunteers and the contribution of local not-for-profit organisations, and their contribution is immense. No matter which corner of my... - Brain Cancer (1 speech)
Last week the Senate select committee investigating low-survival-rate cancers tabled its report. It called for more government action to improve the outcomes of cancer patients, including those... - Cowper Electorate: Milo (1 speech)
In this place we often witness combat of gladiatorial proportions, none more so than the recent battle over the origin of the Chiko Roll, famously fought out between the members for Calare,... - Blair Electorate: Blair Disability Links Expo (1 speech)
Last Friday at Brassall Shopping Centre in Hunter Street, Ipswich, more than 40 stallholders and more than 1,000 Ipswich and Somerset residents were there for the annual Blair Disability Links... - Hasluck Electorate: Telecommunications, Hasluck Electorate: Australia Post (2 speeches)
I've been listening to residents in my electorate of Hasluck about their communication concerns relating to landline, mobile phone, internet and postal services. In October this year, I hosted...
