House debates
Monday, 5 February 2018
- Australia Day (1 speech)
In recent times, there has been an increasing level of debate about the significance of Australia Day being held on 26 January. There is no doubt that this has the potential to be a divisive... - Solomon Islands: International Development Assistance (1 speech)
The long-term friendship between Australia and the Solomon Islands is based on a shared history and common interests. We're both parliamentary democracies located in the Pacific and part of the... - Cowan Electorate: Health Care (1 speech)
Every parent knows this story: that pit in your stomach as you watch your child struggle to breathe and with a soaring temperature that just won't go down. The midnight run to the hospital... - Mackellar Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
Late last year I was fortunate enough to visit the Forest High School as they celebrated the end of the school year, the achievements of their students and their positive impact on the community.... - South Australian State Election: Nick Xenophon Team (1 speech)
Previously in this place I've given a few speeches about the undemocratic nature of the Nick Xenophon Team, about how four people control this party, about how there are many members of this... - Canning Electorate (1 speech)
It's my belief that security is the precondition for prosperity. To be truly free, we must first be secure. The people of Canning are concerned about three types of security. They are concerned...