House debates
Monday, 26 February 2018
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
Cheryl McDonald lives in Lindsay. She is a constituent of mine who called my office. She's a mum, she's a wife, she's a retired office worker and she's a nanna. I want to thank her for allowing... - Aquaculture Industry (1 speech)
Last week I had a visit from the assistant minister for fisheries, Anne Ruston. We visited a number of businesses in my electorate. In particular, we went to Cowell, where we visited the... - Lalor Electorate: Agriculture Industry (1 speech)
In September 2015 I wrote to then Minister Joyce about Werribee South growers and our irrigation district—a place in this country that is part of Melbourne's salad bowl. I asked that the... - Diabetes (1 speech)
Last week I had the privilege of meeting with one of my constituents, Ms Peta Hendy. Peta has had type 1 diabetes for coming up to 20 years, as have many of her family members, and, sadly,... - Batman By-Election (1 speech)
When it comes to the Adani Carmichael mine, the Greens have no actual plan to stop this project. All they have is a cynical two-word slogan that they think will trick voters. The fact is nothing... - Gilmore Electorate: Regional Jobs and Investment Packages (1 speech)
I rise to thank the Minister for Regional Development, Territories and Local Government for coming to Gilmore last week to have a look at some of the amazing businesses that have received... - Batman By-Election (1 speech)
Politics makes strange bedfellows, it's said, and the Batman by-election is making this very clear. We have the Liberals, our party of government, who can't get enough of talking about the Batman... - Forde Electorate: Emergency Response (1 speech)
It's with great pleasure that I stand to speak and celebrate once again the tremendous efforts of our local SES heroes and volunteers. In South-East Queensland recently we've seen a series of... - Indi Electorate: Public Transport (1 speech)
There's a recognised need for urgent upgrades to the north-east railway line and new rolling stock. Among the technical reasons we've heard often in this House, the real reason that I'm speaking... - Bonner Electorate: Red Frogs Australia (1 speech)
Today isn't the first time I've mentioned Red Frogs here, and it certainly won't be the last. No, I'm not talking about my alleged chamber lolly stash! Last Thursday, I was delighted to have the... - Batman By-Election (1 speech)
Australia faces a crisis in housing affordability, with the homeownership rate now at a 60-year low. Nowhere is this clearer than in Batman. For example, in the suburb of Northcote the median... - Fisher Electorate: Sunshine Coast Casino (1 speech)
Last week, Sunshine Coast residents learnt that the Queensland state Labor government has been involving itself in promoting the disastrous possibility of a casino in Maroochydore by inviting... - Batman By-Election (1 speech)
Batman, like a number of seats in Melbourne, is a working-class area. It's a proud Labor area. It's one of the areas that really stood up and fought, with working people who fought for the... - Robertson Electorate: Gosford Regional Performing Arts Centre (1 speech)
I rise to update the House and my electorate about Gosford's regional performing arts and conference centre, a major commitment to my Central Coast community. The coalition government has... - Batman By-Election (1 speech)
Labor is the party of transparency and accountability in government. We are committed to establishing a National Integrity Commission if we win the next election because we understand how... - O'Connor Electorate: Hawthorn House (1 speech)
Last Friday, I was privileged to enjoy some amazing home baked scones with the friends of Hawthorn House, an Alzheimer's respite facility in Albany. The celebration was to honour the generous... - Leader of The Nationals (1 speech)
I want to take this opportunity to congratulate the member for Riverina as the new Leader of the National Party and I want to reflect on the leaders who've come before him. There was the great... - Taxation (1 speech)
Australia needs to talk income tax. Many young Australians may not pay a large share of income tax now, but when their careers kick off they'll be copping a nasty bill. Half of all federal tax... - Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment (1 speech)
This week the government gave a sterling guide of how not to deal with sexual harassment complaints. Firstly, the former Deputy Prime Minister called for allegations against him to be referred to... - Insight Education Centre for the Blind and Vision Impaired (2 speeches)
Today I would like to briefly highlight the dilemma of Insight Education in Berwick. Based in the La Trobe electorate, this is the only dedicated school for blind and visually impaired students...
