House debates
Monday, 26 March 2018
- Turnbull Government (1 speech)
This week the government is pushing their agenda of $65 billion worth of tax cuts to big business instead of investing vital funds into education and health care. This government has its... - Carrick, Lady Diana Margaret 'Angela', AO (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge the passing of a great Australian and somebody who was a selfless volunteer in the community of Bradfield. Lady Angela Carrick AO was at one stage Chief Commissioner... - East Turkestan (1 speech)
On Thursday, 15 March, members of the East Turkestan community of South Australia, often referred to as Uyghur people, held a rally on the steps of Parliament House in Adelaide drawing attention... - Cricket, South Africa (1 speech)
Without further building on the events of yesterday, I just want to note that the prevarication by Cricket Australia over this incident is very, very disappointing. We've had the Australian... - Schools (1 speech)
There's been a lot of concern expressed in the community about the Liberal and National government's $17 billion in school funding cuts, and of course my community is no different. Labor has... - Queensland: Indigenous Affairs (1 speech)
The right to housing is an absolutely fundamental right of all Australian citizens. Sadly, the Queensland Labor government, in a campaign led by Jackie Trad, is more interested in playing... - Cambodia: Human Rights (1 speech)
Last week, the ASEAN leaders' summit was held for the first time in Australia. Amidst a great triumph for our nation and what should have been a positive display of unity, there was a dark shadow... - Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (1 speech)
I've spoken here about before the promising breakthroughs in both treatment and prevention of HIV and my support for World AIDS Day, raising awareness for those who suffer from this disease, as... - Barton Electorate: Save Marrickville South, Barton Electorate: F6 Action, Barton Electorate: Bay Community Garden (1 speech)
On Saturday, 24 February, I attended, along with the Mayor of the Inner West Council and many hundreds of local residents, a rally of Save Marrickville South against the proposed rezoning of... - Mackellar Electorate: South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club (2 speeches)
Last Saturday, I had the pleasure of joining members of the South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club as they celebrated their 95th anniversary. The club was formed in 1923 by former members of the...
