House debates
Thursday, 13 September 2018
- Sydney Gateway Project (1 speech)
Yesterday the New South Wales government announced their so-called Sydney Gateway project. This was the project that was supposed to fulfil the original objective of the WestConnex project of... - 2018 International Triathlon Union World Triathlon Grand Final, Robson, Mr Callum (1 speech)
This week the Gold Coast is hosting the 2018 International Triathlon Union World Triathlon Grand Final. Two triathletes from the Northern Beaches who train with the Coffs Harbour Triathlon Club... - Murray-Darling Basin Plan (1 speech)
The drought across Australia should be of critical concern to all Australians. It once again highlights the importance of a sustainable Murray-Darling Basin Plan. The drought puts a spotlight on... - Boothby Electorate: Sporting and Community Clubs (1 speech)
It is the season of celebration for many of the sporting and community clubs in my electorate of Boothby. It's a celebration of their wins and milestones of the season past and the hardworking... - Centrelink (1 speech)
I'm sorry to be here again speaking about the week-in, week-out frustrations and despair that people in my electorate of Fremantle experience when dealing with the mess that is Centrelink. Sadly,... - Mallee Electorate: Drought (1 speech)
I wish to update the House on the seasonal conditions being experienced across the electorate of Mallee. I do so with the experience of being a farmer myself. We are unloading sheep on our own... - Young Endeavour Youth Scheme (1 speech)
I recently completed a voyage on the sail training ship the Young Endeavour as part of the ADF parliamentary exchange program. The Young Endeavour Youth Scheme is a not-for-profit organisation... - Mactier, Private Robert, VC, Murray Electorate: Military Commemoration (1 speech)
On Saturday, 1 September I had the privilege of attending the official commemoration service for Private Robert Mactier VC at the Robert Mactier VC Memorial Garden in Tatura. It was a service for... - Werriwa Electorate: Broadband (1 speech)
Once again I rise to speak about the shortfalls of the National Broadband Network within my electorate of Werriwa. Today, I would like to raise just two examples of the continuing issues with the... - Cairns Port (10 speeches)
Yesterday I spoke in this chamber about the Cairns port and the roadblocks that have been placed on it by the Queensland Labor government. These roadblocks have been put in place purely for... - Oxley Electorate: 4074 Family Fun Day and Local Sporting Champions (3 speeches)
I rise to place on record my congratulations in relation to the 4074 Family Fun Day held over the weekend just gone, which was again superbly led by Lisa Baillie and her team— Mr Entsch... - Robertson Electorate: Options Theatre Company (1 speech)
I rise to pay tribute to an incredible organisation on the Central Coast, Options Theatre Company. I first heard about Options a couple of years ago when I was invited to a screening of its short... - Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, Greece: Fires (6 speeches)
I rise today to talk about an enormous fundraising event by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia that has taken place across Australia over the last few weeks to raise funds for the fire... - Marmion Avenue and Edinburgh Avenue Pedestrian Crossing (1 speech)
The construction of a signalised pedestrian crossing across Marmion Avenue between Burns Beach and Kinross in my electorate of Moore is urgently needed in the interests of road safety,... - Papua New Guinea-Australia Policing Partnership (1 speech)
I rise to commend the Australian Federal Police officers, led by Commissioner Andrew Colvin, who are working with Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary to provide extra security support in the... - Diabetes (1 speech)
My electorate of Capricornia takes in a huge chunk of Central Queensland from Rockhampton to Mackay and out to the Belyando country in the west. Not only does Capricornia have a vast array of... - Hawkesbury and District Basketball Association, R U OK? Day (1 speech)
The best of Hawkesbury basketballers were letting their hair down at the Hawkesbury and District Basketball Association presentation night in Windsor recently. The Jets is a growing club with... - Berowra Electorate: Jewish Community (1 speech)
As one of the six Jewish parliamentarians in this parliament, I'm delighted to wish members of the Jewish community shanah tovah for 5779. The Jewish new year, Rosh Hashana, commenced on Sunday... - Whitlam Electorate: Youth Leaders Roundtable (1 speech)
In the week after the Liberal Party decided to change the Prime Minister, I held my eighth annual Youth Leaders Roundtable. The timing could not have been better. We had students from 11 schools... - Health Care (1 speech)
Last week, Senator Bridget McKenzie and I visited a couple of health centres in my electorate of Flynn. Minister McKenzie is the minister for regional services, including health in regional... - Morrison Government (1 speech)
This rotten government is a leaky, rusty boat crewed by what the PM called a bunch of muppets on a cruise to nowhere, with Malcolm leaving the muppet show with his version of 'The Muppets take... - Prime Minister (1 speech)
According to a survey by Travel Leaders, Australia is the world's No. 1 travel destination. So you'd think that promoting Australia to the world would be the easiest job going. But there's one... - Groom & Lavers Solicitors (1 speech)
I've often spoken in this House in relation to successful small businesses in my electorate of Groom, and I do so today about a particular firm which has just this year reached a milestone of 125... - Scullin Electorate: Volunteers (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge the extraordinary contribution made by volunteers in the Scullin electorate and, in this place, to say thank you to all of them for their contribution. On 29 August, it was... - National Security (1 speech)
I want to record for the House some revelations that we heard in the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit by Defence officials raising serious concerns about the privatisation of security... - Tarana Community Farmers Market (1 speech)
I wish to bring to the attention of the House the outstanding success of the Tarana Community Farmers Market. Established in 2015, the community farmers market has grown from humble beginnings to... - Dobell Electorate: School Garden Programs (1 speech)
Last week, I invited primary school students in my electorate of Dobell to tell me how to make eating fruit and veg more fun to win prizes for their schools from programs by celebrity chefs Jamie... - Bureau of Meteorology (1 speech)
Last week the staff from the Bureau of Meteorology in Perth received a devastating blow. In fact, not only the staff from the bureau but anyone connected with the aviation, agriculture, maritime,... - Queensland: Four-Wheel Driving (1 speech)
In Queensland we are seeing another revenue-grabbing measure. This time it is the Labor government attacking four-wheel drive owners who modify their vehicles in completely reasonable ways. This... - National Security (2 speeches)
I will just finish the remarks I was making earlier. To precis: the radical privatisation of Australia's security clearances raises serious concerns about how contractors are undertaking...
