House debates
Wednesday, 23 May 2018
- Palmer, Mr Clive (1 speech)
I cannot tell you how disgusted and appalled I was to get four copies of books from the previous member for Fairfax and the owner of Queensland Nickel. He blatantly let things go to the pack in... - Diabetes (1 speech)
A couple of weeks ago I met an intriguing and utterly inspiring young woman by the name of Chelsea. We met in a cafe in Moranbah, where she and her family live, and we enjoyed each other's... - Gavin, Mrs Joy (1 speech)
Some people are irreplaceable, the mark they leave on a community indelible, their contribution unforgettable. I want to tell the parliament about Joy Gavin because she was one of those people.... - Fisher Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
For two years now the Queensland state Labor government has been crawling like the Bruce Highway at peak hour toward the publication of the desperately needed Caloundra to Pine Rivers upgrade... - Schools (1 speech)
Continuing my Youth Voices in Parliament campaign, I'd like to share the voice of Sahitha, a Year 7 student from my electorate who has dreams of becoming a politician. Today she would like to... - Farrer Electorate: Griffith (1 speech)
'With all the trappings of urban life, $320,000 homes and $80,000-a-year jobs going begging, why don't more people live here?' These are the opening lines from a recent Weekend Australian article... - Chifley Electorate: Mount Druitt Reconciliation Walk (1 speech)
Last Saturday the Chifley community gathered for a special occasion, the 21st Mount Druitt Reconciliation Walk. The event united many locals for a terrific day out. There were stalls, activities... - Forrest Electorate: Bunbury Golf Club (1 speech)
Congratulations to the dedicated committee, members and staff of the Bunbury Golf Club, which was awarded the 2017 Regional Club of the Year award by the WA Golf Industry Awards Council. The club... - Abortion (1 speech)
This Friday, Ireland will vote in a referendum to repeal the 8th amendment of the Irish constitution and allow women access to safe and legal abortion. From the Parliament of Australia, I today... - Tangney Electorate: Alfred Cove Art Society (1 speech)
The Alfred Cove Art Society's Annual Awards of Excellence art exhibition is on again in my electorate beginning this weekend. This will be the 19th year this fantastic local exhibition will be... - Tasmania: Volunteering (1 speech)
I rise today to congratulate the Launceston RSL ADF Welfare Team for its success in the recent Volunteering Tasmania volunteering awards for 2018. The ADF Welfare Team was formed over a year ago... - Longman Electorate: Parliamentary Representation (1 speech)
I'm standing today as someone who's really excited. I'm excited because I bring some wonderful news to the House. There's a vacant seat in this chamber on which two words are written. Do you know... - Burt Youth Leadership Forum (1 speech)
Earlier this year I convened the inaugural Burt Youth Leadership Forum, bringing together student leaders from high schools across Perth's south-east. The students presented on what they saw as... - PEARSON, Dr Richard (1 speech)
I rise to pay tribute to Dr Richard Pearson. Richard was a loving husband to Lucy, a dedicated father to John and Jane, a respected doctor, an LNP member and an incredibly loyal friend. Richard... - SILCOCK, Ms Janeen (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge an inspirational person in my electorate: Janeen Silcock, Principal of Ballina Coast High School. She was recently awarded a $45,000 fellowship as part of the... - Health Care (1 speech)
When it comes to health, Labor puts politics before patients. Oh, yes; they're at it again, peddling lies that we're cutting back on health. They lied to the Australian people about Medicare and... - La Mama Theatre (1 speech)
Today I speak as a former shadow minister for the arts but also as a Melburnian to express my shock and sadness about the burning down of the much-loved La Mama Theatre on Faraday Street in... - Barker Electorate: Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival (1 speech)
I rise to speak about a wonderful event in my electorate of Barker, the Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival, which has been held annually since 1991. The festival aims to promote the rich literary... - Central Coast Mariners (1 speech)
This week I wrote to Football Federation Australia in support of the Central Coast Mariners' goal to field a W-League team in the 2018-19 competition. The Central Coast is home to some of the... - Grey Electorate: General Practice (2 speeches)
Sadly, currently the electorate of Grey is 29 GPs short. They are an essential part of our rural communities, as are the hospitals that they support. Just 18 months ago we were only 19 short, and...
