House debates
Wednesday, 24 October 2018
- Isaacs Electorate: Dingley Village (1 speech)
A few months ago in this chamber I spoke of the proposed development of the Peninsula Kingswood Golf Course in Dingley Village in the great electorate of Isaacs. This proposal would have rezoned... - Stryder (1 speech)
Bennelong is a tightknit and supportive community. We are blessed with thousands of committed volunteers who help those around them ensure that no-one misses out on the great things we have... - Centenary of Armistice (1 speech)
George Butcher, Lawler Sutton Byrne, Alfred Callaghan, Walter James Edward Callaghan, Sydney J Currall, George Arthur Dale, Frank Dalton, Frederick James Goodwin, Herbert Henry Gyler, Reuben... - National Flag Day (1 speech)
Like many of my colleagues in this place, one of my very great honours and duties is to distribute Australian flags to local schools, community groups and individuals in my electorate who request... - Trade (1 speech)
We are now in our 30th year under free market policies—globalisation, deregulation, privatisation—and surely we must judge our policies on their outcomes. The first great initiative... - Centenary of Armistice (1 speech)
At 11:00 am on 11 November, just over two weeks' time, the world will pause to commemorate the centenary of the ending of the Great War, the so-called war to end all wars. Some 416,000... - Live Animal Exports (1 speech)
I rise today on behalf of many constituents in my electorate to again call upon the government to proceed with the private members' bills and bills before the House calling for the phase-out of... - McMillan Electorate: Community Events (3 speeches)
My electorate of McMillan/Monash into the future comes alive in spring when thousands of people travel to and within the electorate to enjoy the dozens of events that bring jobs, money and... - Defence Industry (3 speeches)
On 12 October 2017 the then Minister for Defence Industry, Christopher Pyne, said: The valley of death is over and we are now seeing a upturn of employment in naval shipbuilding in our state that... - Groom Electorate: Rail Infrastructure (1 speech)
I rise to welcome and acknowledge comments in Queensland media today about infrastructure needs, particularly in the broader south-east Queensland region, which encompasses my home town, my home... - Qantas (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about and support Qantas workers fighting for a better deal from Qantas. In two days time, the Qantas annual general meeting will be held in Brisbane, and this year Qantas... - Dunkley Electorate: Homelessness (2 speeches)
Recently it was my honour to officially relaunch in my electorate of Dunkley the homeless meals service not only for those who are homeless but also for those who are vulnerable and in need. This... - Macarthur Electorate: Public Transport (1 speech)
I speak today about a matter that is of vital importance to a large number of my constituents and indeed a developing crisis that's been on my radar since before the 2016 election. My concerns... - Madew, Ms Romilly (1 speech)
Today I rise to acknowledge the achievements of Romilly Madew, a resident of Whale Beach, and her role in the growth of green building in Australia. Romilly attended Pymble Ladies' College before... - Hunter Electorate: Endeavour Industries (1 speech)
In 1968, a group of parents in my hometown of Cessnock got together to ensure that their children with disability had a working future—that their children wouldn't be left alone on some... - U3A Croydon (1 speech)
This morning I take the opportunity to speak about some very significant organisations in my electorate, the first being U3A Croydon, or the University of the Third Age, which has a mission to... - Adelaide High School (1 speech)
I've previously made clear my deep concerns about the safety of students from Adelaide High School when they are coming to and from their school, as a result of the traffic situation. I have... - Meningococcal (1 speech)
Earlier this year I met Sarah Joyce, an amazing young woman who at just 30 years of age began her battle with meningococcal disease. One night in August 2016, Sarah was having dinner with her... - Australian Labor Party (3 speeches)
I rise to speak on Labor's Fair Go Action Plan and what a positive impact this will have in my electorate of Richmond, on the New South Wales North Coast. The fact is locals in my region and,...
