House debates
Thursday, 16 August 2018
- Broadband, Telecommunications (1 speech)
The absence of connectivity has a profound effect on social and economic inclusion, and in many parts of the country—indeed, many parts of my electorate—it could literally be a matter... - Forrest Electorate: Lithium-Processing Plant (1 speech)
WA is home to the world's most accessible new energy metals, such as lithium and rare earths—metals that are essential in energy storage devices. The American company Albemarle is planning... - Batman Electorate: Bell Primary School, Homelessness (1 speech)
On Monday, a school in my electorate celebrated a very special birthday. Bell Primary turned 90. Bell opened its doors to students for the very first time in 1928. Some things have changed. A... - Wirraminna Environmental Education Centre (1 speech)
There is a special event at Wirraminna Environmental Education Centre tomorrow and I'm looking forward to attending. It's located at Burrumbuttock, north-west of Albury. Wirraminna is an... - Petition: Uluru Statement from the Heart (1 speech)
It's my pleasure to present a petition from the Social Justice Advocates of the Sapphire Coast in relation to the Uluru Statement from the Heart to this parliament. It is a great privilege to... - Gilmore Electorate: Dairy Industry (1 speech)
On everyone's mind is the effect of the drought. I wrote to the retail giants, asking them to consider the way they price farming produce. I still haven't heard a thing, but I'm not leaving this... - Braddon Electorate: Telecommunications (1 speech)
I rise today to address again an issue which is very important to the people of my electorate, but especially important to the people of Sulphur Creek, the west coast of Tasmania, King Island... - Energy (2 speeches)
Australia is a nation rich in energy resources, including uranium, coal, gas and renewables. While Australia has an abundance of electricity-producing natural resources, it is inconceivable that... - British Pensions (1 speech)
On behalf of the estimated 250,000 British pensioners resident in Australia, I call upon the Australian government to renew its diplomatic efforts to lobby the British government to index United... - Port Adelaide Electorate: Port River Dolphins (1 speech)
The Port River in Adelaide is unique throughout the world as the only place where dolphins reside within a metropolitan city's limits. I am privileged to have my electorate office alongside the... - Murray Electorate: Employment (1 speech)
The Turnbull government is supporting the needs of regional Australia through its skilled migration program, including the new temporary skills shortage, or TSS, visa, enabling regional employers... - Australian Broadcasting Corporation (1 speech)
Last night I attended the ABC's showcase here in Parliament House to demonstrate my strong support for our national public broadcaster, particularly at a time when it's under attack by those... - Banks Electorate: Community Organisations (1 speech)
On 4 August I attended the Oatley Football Club gala dinner, down in Kyle Bay. It was a fantastic night, with a large and enthusiastic crowd. The Oatley Football Club was formed in 1975 as part... - Migration (1 speech)
I'm proud to represent the electorate of Werriwa for many reasons. Chief amongst them is that it is a strong, diverse, multicultural community. We recognise it, we celebrate it and we are... - Dunkley Electorate: Armistice Centenary Grants (1 speech)
This year, 2018, marks the centenary of the end of World War I. In a few months, we'll be gathering at services all around the country to commemorate the centenary of the Armistice. Three... - Lilley Electorate: ALP Shield, Lilley Electorate: Welcoming the Babies (1 speech)
This weekend in Lilley we have a double-header of family and community events. On Saturday I'll be proud to cheer on the under-sevens playing in the 2018 ALP Shield, which is hosted this year by... - Boothby Electorate: Roads, Boothby Electorate: Community Organisations (1 speech)
It may have been quiet in the halls of this place over the midwinter recess, but it certainly wasn't quite in my electorate of Boothby. I was out and about in my community listening to my local... - Northern Territory: Population (1 speech)
) ( ): On 30 August, I'll be hosting a population forum with Charles Darwin University's Northern Institute. The event will kick off at 5 pm and is entitled 'Darwin—is bigger better?' It... - Hinkler Electorate: Stronger Communities Program, Hinkler Electorate: Superstars of STEM Program (2 speeches)
I rise to speak on the Stronger Communities Program, which is now open for round 4. This has been an incredibly successful program inside my electorate: $150,000 to each federal electorate for...
