House debates
Tuesday, 19 June 2018
- Parramatta Electorate: Powerhouse Museum (1 speech)
What is it with the out-of-control New South Wales state government? Every time they decide we need something new in Parramatta, every time they decide for us without consulting us, they take... - North Sydney Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
I'm proud to represent an electorate which is home to some of Sydney's finest government and non-government schools. I see this in all my interactions with local schools, and it was reaffirmed... - Regional Australia (1 speech)
I ask my colleagues what the following have in common: the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority, the Regional Investment Corporation and decentralisation. The list goes on and... - Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
In a week where Eurydice Dixon's tragic death has united the country in grief and outrage, I would like to speak about a tragedy no less heart-wrenching that happened on the borders of my... - National TAFE Day (1 speech)
Today is National TAFE Day. We on this side of the House are pleased to welcome TAFE teachers, and others who work in this sector, to the building today, because we've got a lot to... - Wright Electorate: Citizenship Ceremonies, Queensland Day (1 speech)
Last week I had the great pleasure of joining the local mayor of Scenic Rim, Greg Christensen, and a number of councillors, at Jubilee Park, to welcome no less than 12 new Australian citizens to... - National TAFE Day (1 speech)
Today is National TAFE Day. It is a day to reflect on how this government has failed TAFEs and TAFE students across the country. Since forming government in 2013, this government, the... - 2016 Election (1 speech)
A story that shall stay with me forever occurred during the 2016 federal election campaign. I spoke with an elderly resident of Mount Waverley, a suburb in the heart of the electorate of... - Indi Electorate: Alexandra Truck Ute & Rod Show (1 speech)
The 22nd Alexandra Truck Ute & Rod Show was held on the Queen's Birthday long weekend and it was bigger than ever. Over 200 trucks, 40 utes and 25 hot rods were on display and there was a... - Rohingya (1 speech)
In January I was privileged, if that is the word, to go and inspect the refugee camps of the Rohingya crisis in Cox's Bazar. I had a walk around there and saw the very worst and the very best of... - Vocational Education and Training (1 speech)
Never stand in the way of the coalition and a three-word slogan. The latest one is 'jobs and growth'. Do you know what you need for jobs and growth? You need skilled workers. The challenge is... - Newton, Mr Bob (1 speech)
Having been a local councillor for over 20 years, Korumburra's Bob Newton is passionate about his town and the people of his district, their stories and their connections to each other. It has... - National TAFE Day (1 speech)
Isn't it great to see a group of school children in our gallery right here, right now? Of course, when you look at them, you can't help but think about the sort of future that they're going to... - International Science Olympiads (1 speech)
I'd like to take this opportunity to congratulate all those students from throughout Australia who gathered here at Parliament House yesterday for the announcement of the Australian teams for the... - National TAFE Day (1 speech)
Today is National TAFE Day. TAFE is a great national asset, and it has been for decades and for generations of Australians. It is our vocational education public provider, and we know so well... - Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry (1 speech)
The banking royal commission has exposed a lot of bad behaviour, but, given the chance to dig deep, it would find that ulterior motives drove deliberately dodgy behaviour by the banks. In 2009,... - National TAFE Day (1 speech)
Today has been a great day to discuss vocational education. Not only is it National TAFE Day and not only did I have the pleasure of meeting fantastic representatives of TAFE: Phillip Smith, a... - Dunkley Electorate: Meals for Change Food Trailer (1 speech)
Social and financial disadvantage is prevalent right across Australia, despite our best efforts as a community to prevent it. In Dunkley, we are incredibly fortunate to have an amazing network of... - National TAFE Day (1 speech)
I want to wish everyone a happy TAFE Day. I come from generations of tradespeople—shipwrights, boilermakers, printers and fitters and turners—so I find one of the great privileges of... - Murray-Darling Basin Plan (1 speech)
On Friday, 8 June, the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, David Littleproud, hosted MINCO here in Canberra. This was attended by the water ministers of the Murray-Darling states of... - National TAFE Day (2 speeches)
I'm really pleased to be here on TAFE Day to speak about Labor's commitment to TAFE in this country—100,000 new places. We will rebuild the TAFE sector that you members opposite—you...
