House debates
Monday, 26 November 2018
- Symonds, Mrs Elizabeth Ann (Ann), AM (1 speech)
Today I rise to speak about the recent passing of one of our fierce Labor warriors, Ann Symonds. She was a warm, funny and generous woman who represented the Labor Party with distinction. She... - Warringah Electorate: Lifeline Northern Beaches (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge the work that Lifeline does around the country, but in particular the work that Lifeline Northern Beaches does. Lifeline Northern Beaches has just celebrated 50 years... - Solomon Electorate: Darwin (1 speech)
Last week, Darwin had the pleasure of hosting the Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe. I was lucky to meet the Prime Minister when he came to pay the respects of his nation at our Darwin Cenotaph... - Menzies Electorate: Smart Cities and Suburbs Program (1 speech)
I was very pleased last week to announce a $250,000 grant, under the Smart Cities and Suburbs Program, to Jackson Court, a shopping centre in Doncaster East in my electorate. It is one of 32... - Canberra Electorate: Torrens Primary School (1 speech)
Rocked by the tragic news that their beloved kindy teacher, Mrs Ianna, had been diagnosed with terminal cancer and had only months left with her family, including her three-year-old and her... - McMillan Electorate: Prom Country Aged Care (1 speech)
Last week, together with CEO Rhett McLennan and resident Audrey Truscott, I had the pleasure of opening a new wing at Prom Country Aged Care in Foster. The staff and residents are absolutely... - Victorian State Election (1 speech)
The Prime Minister and the government are kidding themselves if they think the result in Victoria at the state election had nothing to do with federal parliament or federal politics. Just see the... - Mining (1 speech)
While North Queensland supports mining and mining jobs, a handful of extreme Greens insist that their own political beliefs and ideologies be shared by everyone. About ten of them gathered... - Immigration Detention (1 speech)
I stand today to acknowledge the Grandmothers Against Detention of Refugee Children. Last Tuesday I met a group of grandmothers who are taking action and saying that no refugee child should be... - Dunkley Electorate: Learn Engage Connect Young Parents Program (1 speech)
I recently attended the Learn Engage Connect Young Parents Program graduation dinner in my electorate of Dunkley. The program, run by Chisholm TAFE in conjunction with headspace Frankston and... - Payday Lending (1 speech)
The clock is ticking for this government in more ways than one. There are now just eight days left for this government to be true to its word and introduce the small-amount-credit contract laws... - Diabetes (1 speech)
Yesterday the Minister for Health announced that the government will expand free access to glucose-monitoring devices for pregnant women, children and more adults with type 1 diabetes, saving... - Victorian State Election (1 speech)
I rise today as a particularly proud Victorian and I take this opportunity in this place to congratulate the Daniel Andrews Labor government on an emphatic re-election at the Victorian state... - Cairns Men's Shed (1 speech)
It gives me great pleasure to rise this afternoon to talk about the Cairns Men's Shed and the fantastic work they're doing in my community. The Cairns Men's Shed has come along in leaps and... - Victorian State Election (1 speech)
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate my state Labor colleagues in Victoria, and also to congratulate and thank Victorians who have just given the Daniel Andrews government a... - Brisbane Electorate: Christmas card competition (1 speech)
I see our schools as sitting at the very heart of our local communities. It's an exciting time of year right now for students, teachers and parents as the school year comes to an end and students... - Victorian State Election (1 speech)
I'm really pleased today to join my Victorian Labor colleagues in congratulating the Andrews Labor government on their return. They are set now to deliver for another four years for Victorians.... - Vietnam Veterans Federation of South Australia (1 speech)
On 14 December, the Vietnam Veterans Federation of South Australia's new home, in the heart of my electorate, will officially be opened. I recently joined President Mal Thiele, Vice-President Bob... - Victorian State Election (1 speech)
In Saturday's state election, Victorians rejected the Liberal Party's narrow and nasty campaign of fear and division and resoundingly endorsed the Andrews government's positive agenda of getting... - Dolkar, Ms Pema (2 speeches)
Pema Dolkar last saw her family at the age of six, 20 years ago. Her father sent her to India, away from the dangers of their Tibetan home. They made the journey together, first climbing...
