House debates
Wednesday, 28 February 2018
- Cambodia (1 speech)
My community is home to a large Cambodian population, and I'm honoured to represent them here in this place. They are a peaceful people, they are wonderful contributors to our area and I count... - Mainie Designer Fashion (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about a Far North Queensland company that is kicking some major goals both domestically and overseas. Mainie Designer Fashion is an Australian owned company with a vision to... - Cambodia (1 speech)
In March, Australia will host an ASEAN summit. That is a very good thing. It is a very important meeting for Australia. It's a very important meeting for ASEAN. We all hope it's a great success.... - Brisbane Broncos (1 speech)
Last week, the Brisbane Broncos officially opened their new centre of excellence, the Clive Berghofer Centre, in Red Hill, in my electorate of Brisbane. The federal government contributed... - Cambodia (1 speech)
Australia has a proud history of passionate political expression, and last week, when Hun Sen, the Prime Minister of Cambodia, threatened to 'beat up' Australians who protest his visit to the... - Wakehurst Parkway (1 speech)
Far and away the biggest problem faced by the entire community on the Northern Beaches is transport. The Wakehurst Parkway is a vital transportation artery on the Northern Beaches, yet the... - Tasmania: Health Care (1 speech)
The Tasmanian health system is in crisis. Judy from Devonport needs neurosurgery. She has a low volume of brain fluid, with her brain sitting on top of her spine, causing stroke-like symptoms and... - Boothby Electorate: Sturt Country Fire Service Group (1 speech)
Every Friday night the dedicated volunteers from the Belair CFS, Blackwood CFS and Eden Hills CFS go through their training drills, update their skills and ensure they are always ready to protect... - Mayo Electorate: Kangaroo Island (1 speech)
The people in my electorate are incredibly resourceful. If they see an opportunity they grasp it with both hands and run with it. For example, last year Kangaroo Island artists put together a... - Calare Electorate: Oberon Show (1 speech)
Country shows are the one day of the year when town and country come together as one to showcase what's best about living in regional and rural Australia. Recently the community of Oberon came... - Tasmania: Health (2 speeches)
Tasmania's health crisis, sadly, continues. It continues because of the cuts from the federal Liberal government and the state Liberal government. Today there are reports, sadly, about mental... - Schools (1 speech)
I wish to acknowledge the work of YouthCARE in delivering school-based chaplaincy programs, providing the necessary pastoral care to keep students engaged in learning by increasing school... - Tasmania: Health (1 speech)
Tasmanians go to the polls this Saturday. The Tasmanian public health system is in crisis. Full responsibility for the Tasmanian health crisis rests with the incompetent Liberal government led by... - Great White Sharks (1 speech)
A recent study by the CSIRO found the south-west coast of Australia, which includes Western Australia, is home to 1,460 adult great white sharks. By contrast, there are only 750 adult great white... - Tasmanian State Election (1 speech)
I stand here today to speak with those many thousands of good Tasmanians who consider themselves loyal Liberal Party voters. I stand here to say this to the loyal Liberal voters of Tasmania: you... - Schools (1 speech)
It was my great pleasure to meet with Grade 6 students of Bellbrae Primary School here in Parliament House this morning. It's a terrific reminder of the massive boost in funding our government is... - Minister for Home Affairs (1 speech)
Yesterday in question time there was a travesty of justice. The member for Dickson, the Minister for Home Affairs, tried lamely to smear the Leader of the Opposition, Bill Shorten. He did so in... - Sodeau, Mr Troy (1 speech)
Teacher Troy Sodeau from Emerald Beach is on his way to fulfilling his dream of attending NASA. Troy teaches at Bishop Druitt College in Coffs Harbour and will have this once-in-a-lifetime... - Minister for Jobs and Innovation (1 speech)
Two weeks ago the Prime Minister of Australia stood in his courtyard and said he was updating his ministerial code because, as it stood, 'It does not speak strongly enough to values that we all... - Mental Health (2 speeches)
Young Australians suffering from mental health problems is an issue that I care about. Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians aged between five and 17. This is not acceptable and...
