House debates
Tuesday, 26 June 2018
- Vietnam: Human Rights (1 speech)
Last week I attended a briefing on alleged human rights violations in Vietnam. The allegations came as a surprise to me. I have always seen Vietnam as a country on the rise, making great economic... - Western Values (1 speech)
On the front page of The Australian today we again see an article on the withdrawal by the Australian National University from negotiations with the Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation. I do... - WestConnex (1 speech)
The people of Kingsford Smith and the surrounding community are absolutely fed up with the New South Wales Liberal government. They're fed up with the state government's poor planning of key... - McPherson Electorate: Surf Life Saving Australia (1 speech)
As members know, I'm very privileged to represent a stunning and special part of our nation—the wonderful southern Gold Coast. At the south of my electorate is the legendary Coolangatta,... - Cooper, Mr William (1 speech)
I rise today to congratulate the Australian Electoral Commission on its recent decision to rename the federal electorate of Batman after Yorta Yorta activist William Cooper. National symbols... - Menzies Electorate: Stronger Communities Program (1 speech)
I rise this afternoon to encourage community organisations, voluntary groups, clubs, societies and the like in my electorate to look at opportunities in the next Stronger Communities Program... - Patsikatheodorou, Mr John (1 speech)
I would like to honour my friend of 40 years and local constituent John Patsikatheodorou, otherwise known as Patsi, who left us suddenly, aged 66, on 4 June 2018. A community activist and pioneer... - Child Care (1 speech)
I know firsthand that juggling raising young children with working outside the home means life can get intensely busy. However, this is a call to all those in Chisholm and across Australia, if... - Centrelink (1 speech)
Everyone in the house would know the diverse range of inquiries and questions we as members of parliament get at our electorate offices. But, during the last two years, some of the biggest... - Medical Workforce (2 speeches)
My part of the world is a great place to live, but one of the things we're trying to do is attract more doctors to come and live there. The township of Kerang, which I've been working very...
