House debates
Wednesday, 30 May 2018
- Parramatta Electorate: Youth Voice in Parliament (1 speech)
As part of the Youth Voice in Parliament project that I am running with young people in my electorate, I received a wonderful submission from Leticia, a nine-year-old from Dundas Valley who is... - Relihan, Fr John, OAM (1 speech)
Father Relihan is a name that echoes in the hearts and minds of the Casino community. The 12th of June this year marks the 80th anniversary of his ordination as a Catholic priest. He gave 50... - Bass Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
Listening to local radio in Tasmania on Monday, I couldn't believe my ears when the Deputy Prime Minister was pressed on whether the budgeted $400 million for roads of strategic importance would... - Driver, Ms Beryl, OAM (1 speech)
It is fair to say that Beryl Driver is a Mackellar icon. She received the Order of Australia medal, a 2013 Australia Day award. I cannot emphasise enough her compassion and dedicate to the... - National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
The Prime Minister visited the Central Coast of New South Wales on Friday, and yesterday he told this House how the NDIS is changing the lives of many people. That is certainly true; it has been... - Australian Labor Party (3 speeches)
This past week the Labor Party has been trying to shop around the word 'sneaky' so I felt that a quick fact-check might be in order. As it turns out, sneaky is doctoring transcripts to hide the... - National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
Chad Graham is 27 years old and lives in the Blue Mountains. He was a typical teenager, going to school, playing sport, a keen water skier and a competitive motocross rider competing at state... - 50th Anniversary of the Battles at Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral (1 speech)
On Saturday, 12 May I attended the Vietnam Veterans' Federation 50th anniversary commemorative service for the Battles at Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral. Their service was very well... - Hoff, Mr Robert (1 speech)
I rise to speak on the retirement of a great man, Principal Robert Hoff, the principal of Immanuel Primary School, an independent Lutheran school in the electorate of Hindmarsh. He will retire at... - Macquarie River Crossing at Dixons Long Point (1 speech)
For 100 years the people of central-western New South Wales have been seeking a crossing over the Macquarie River at Dixons Long Point between Orange and Mudgee. It's a Holy Grail of unfinished... - Environment (1 speech)
A number of constituents have sought my support for the Australian Panel of Experts on Environmental Law's blueprint for the next generation of Australian environmental law. This calls for new... - Moore Electorate: Macdonald Reserve (1 speech)
Australian Rules Football is very popular in my electorate, particularly at junior level. I recently met with representatives at the Whitford Junior Football Club, including President Phil... - Australian Defence Force: Antimalarial Drug Trials (1 speech)
Next year, 2019, will be the 20th anniversary of the INTERFET force going into Timor-Leste to restore order following the popular consultation. It will be a source of great pride for our country... - Petrie Electorate: CCTV Installation (1 speech)
I've managed to secure a million dollars in funding for new CCTV for the people in my electorate, particularly along the Kippa-Ring, Rothwell and Mango Hill rail line. The coalition government is... - St George Chinese Community Memorial (1 speech)
Even though St George is 530 kilometres west of my electorate of Moreton, I'm proud to be joint patron, with the member for Maranoa, the agriculture minister, of the St George's Chinese Community... - Australian Aid: Friendship Grants (1 speech)
I rise today to commend to community organisations in my electorate of Menzies and, indeed, community organisations throughout Australia, the Australian Aid: Friendship Grants, which were... - Payday Lending (1 speech)
I rise today to bring to the attention of the House the complete lack of activity on the other side when it comes to bringing in legislation that would curtail some practices in the... - Sideffect (1 speech)
I have spoken before about Sideffect and the work that Rod and David from Sideffect do in educating and warning about the effects of illicit drugs, especially to parents and children in Western... - Electronic Voting (1 speech)
I heard a media report today that electronic voting is on its way to the House in the 2019. While Labor is not opposed to the concept of electronic voting, you have to ask yourself the question:... - Taxation (2 speeches)
() (): The good electors of the seat of Hughes would have been concerned this morning when they picked up today's paper and read 'Labor's $2,000 tax sting for average workers'. It says:...
