House debates
Monday, 18 June 2018
- Nuclear Weapons (1 speech)
Australia continues to refuse to sign the treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons, even though over 50 nations have signed so far and close to 100 more are expected to. Australia, along with... - Men's Health Week (4 speeches)
If I were to talk to some blokes and ask them, 'When was the last time you changed the oil in the car?' they could tell me. If I could talk to the farmers in my patch and ask, 'When was the last... - Canberra Electorate: National Broadband Network (1 speech)
I also commend the member for Mallee for that riveting contribution because men are quite often in denial about their health, and so I encourage them to take advantage of the awareness campaigns... - Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Gilmore Electorate: Youth Leadership (1 speech)
In this short space of time, I thought I'd mention leadership. But let me first begin by giving a few words of support for the ABC. While I don't always see issues in the same way that some ABC... - Farrer Electorate: National Broadband Network (1 speech)
I rise to encourage locals in the city of Albury and nearby Jindera to attend one of two community information sessions being staged by the National Broadband Network this week. In this place,... - Prevention of Violence Against Women (1 speech)
At this moment, around the country, including here in Parliament House, thousands of people—in excess of 10,000 at Princes Park—are attending vigils to remember the life of Eurydice... - Multicap High Needs Disability Support (1 speech)
I had a great experience recently, connecting a local not-for-profit organisation with a local business, all for a great cause. Makeables Tingalpa, which is part of Multicap High Needs Disability... - Breen, Mr Morry, AM (1 speech)
Morry Breen is a Central Coast builder, environmentalist, inventor, unionist, footballer and coach who last week was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his services to our Central... - Cranbrook School Centenary (1 speech)
It is 22 July 2018 that marks the centenary of Cranbrook School. The school started with 64 boys and has grown to become one of the great educational institutions of Australia. One hundred years... - Chifley Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
We know the world of work is going to experience profound change, driven largely by an embrace of technology that will alter the way we perform our jobs. We know that 3.5 million jobs will... - La Trobe Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
I have some fantastic news for residents of La Trobe. After waiting and waiting and waiting, we've finally got the state Labor government to put out an expression of interest for the Monash... - Australian Broadcasting Corporation (1 speech)
Hello, boys and girls, what window should we look through today? Should we look through the round window? What about the square window? I know, let's look through the murky window of the Liberal... - O'Connor Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
Keeping people safe on our roads is something that is incredibly important to me, particularly given the massive electorate that I represent and the huge road network contained therein. I was... - Cox, Mrs Jo (1 speech)
Just over two years ago, Jo Cox was murdered while doing her job, which is our job. This parliament came together then in solidarity with her, her family, her colleagues and all those who loved... - Mental Health (1 speech)
Earlier this year, I put the call out to young people in my electorate to submit a speech via my website about issues that were important to them. I have been inundated with speeches, and this... - Donations to Political Parties (1 speech)
Over the years, the Liberal Party has accepted a number of significant foreign donations, including $14,000 from Kazumasa Ikoma of Japan, $50,000 from Kin Chao Sun of Hong Kong and $1.5 million... - Aged Care (1 speech)
When I visit retirement villages across the coast, I'm often asked about what we're doing to guarantee essential services for older Australians, including almost 31,000 people aged over 65 in my... - HDML 1321 (1 speech)
This past weekend, there were two attempts to raise the Harbour Defence Motor Launch 1321. This patrol boat took Australian Z-unit special forces in behind enemy lines in World War II, and its... - Rotary (1 speech)
At this time of year, over 1,100 Rotary clubs across Australia are meeting for their annual changeover dinners. It will be a time of camaraderie for members of those clubs but, more importantly,... - OzHarvest (1 speech)
In March this year I was absolutely delighted to attend OzHarvest's flagship fundraising event for the year: the OzHarvest CEO cook-off at Moore Park. Over 150 CEOs, business and community... - Brownlee, Ms Helen, OAM (1 speech)
Bennelong prides itself on those who go above and beyond to achieve their dreams and those who serve others before serving themselves. Helen Brownlee is one proud local who has been rewarded in... - Brown, Mr Ashton (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge and place on record the dedication and selflessness of 11-year-old Ashton Brown, who is in year 6 at St Francis Xavier college in Goodna. After learning about the... - Women in Sport (1 speech)
I rise tonight to acknowledge the increased participation of women in sport, both in my electorate of Menzies and generally throughout the community. I was pleased last week to be able to visit... - Werriwa Electorate: Volunteers (1 speech)
Last week, I hosted a morning tea to celebrate 27 of Werriwa's worthy volunteers and recognise their efforts in our community. This is the second year I've had the privilege of recognising those... - Chisholm Electorate: Queen's Birthday Honours (1 speech)
It gives me great pleasure to congratulate the following Chisholm residents who were awarded Queen's Birthday Honours: Mr John Grace for distinguished service to science in the field of... - Irwin, Mr Warren (1 speech)
Being a teacher is a vocation. You give up lots of additional time outside the nine-to-three teaching hours. You give up your holidays and weekends. Teaching doesn't just stop at three o'clock. I... - Cumnock Progress Review (2 speeches)
Community organisations are the heart and soul of regional and rural Australia. Our country towns and villages are built by those who commit their time and energy to the common good. That's why...
