House debates
Wednesday, 28 February 2018
- Stott, Mr James 'Jim' (1 speech)
Today I want to recognise the life of Jim Stott. James Stott, known to everyone as Jim, was a giant of lifesaving in bayside Melbourne. Jim spent much of his life in the ocean or as a servant of... - Groom Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
Today I provide an update on significant developments and continued advancement in the electorate of Groom. As the Minister for Regional Development, Territories and Local Government, I'm... - Springfield Anglican College, Oxley Electorate: National Broadband Network (1 speech)
Throughout the electorate of Oxley, there are many fantastic local schools with dedicated teachers and students striving to do their best. Today I'd like to particularly acknowledge the... - Frederiksen, Mr Brian 'Fredo', Eather, Mr John, Page Electorate: Australia Day Awards (1 speech)
Brian 'Fredo' Frederiksen of Minnie Water retired from the Clarence Valley Council last week. His service to the local communities of Wooli, Minnie Water and Diggers Camp will be missed. Brian... - Gambling, Woolworths (1 speech)
I can reveal today that Woolworths spies on its poker machine customers without their knowledge, keeps a secret database of personal information and uses that information to encourage increased... - Surf Life Saving Australia (1 speech)
Today is the last day of summer, but the risk of death from drowning or serious injury from near drowning continues throughout the year. The 10-year average in Australia is 281 drowning deaths,... - Lewis, Mr Simon (1 speech)
Simon Lewis, a lifesaver from St Kilda has inspired not just my community but Australia—even many parts of the world—with his acts of bravery and compassion in the face of the refugee... - Mitchell Electorate: Australia Day Awards (1 speech)
It is my pleasure to speak with great pride about some of the great citizens who won The Hills Shire Council Australia Day awards for this year. The Young Citizen of the Year, Sina Aghamofid, is... - Shortland Electorate: New South Wales Government (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the utter contempt the New South Wales Liberal government has for the Hunter region. First they privatised our port after promising us 50 per cent of the proceeds of the... - Crouch, Mr Michael Jenkins, AC (2 speeches)
I rise today to celebrate the life of Michael Crouch, Companion of the Order of Australia, who has just left us. We Australians don't often think of ourselves as a manufacturing powerhouse, but,...