House debates
Thursday, 29 November 2018
- Werriwa Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
As the end of the year draws near, it's time for many of the schools across my electorate to celebrate and reflect on their achievements this year. It has been both a privilege and a pleasure to... - Banks Electorate: Community Organisations (1 speech)
On 23 November, I attended the St George Creative Art and Craft Centre annual exhibition in Penshurst. This is a fantastic event every year. The St George Creative Art and Craft Centre has been... - Lawler, Mr Thomas 'Tommy' (1 speech)
I pay my respects to Tommy Lawler, a dedicated family man, Territory firefighter, local footy legend and, although I can't attest to this, a terrible fisherman. Sadly, Tommy lost his long battle... - Roleystone/Karragullen Cricket Club (1 speech)
I rise to share with the House an exciting project, in my electorate of Canning, that I believe to be deserving of this government's support. The Roleystone/Karragullen Cricket Club has been... - Riverstone Neighbourhood Centre and Community Aid Service (1 speech)
Recently I was disturbed to learn that scores of community organisations were to be stripped of federal funding from the Financial Wellbeing and Capability Activity program emergency relief... - Australian Hotels Association (New South Wales) Awards for Excellence, Lifesaving World Championships (1 speech)
There are many reasons why people love living on the northern beaches of the Coffs Coast, and why tourists flock to our region throughout the year, not the least of which is the wonderful... - National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
I rise today in response to a call made to me from local early intervention services for children with disabilities in my electorate. They are very concerned that there are currently 560 children... - Hinkler Electorate: Regional Deal (1 speech)
I rise to discuss the regional pilot deal that was announced in recent weeks for the electorate of Hinkler. In my electorate, between Bundaberg and Hervey Bay, we have roughly 105,000 voters. As... - Broadband (1 speech)
1,799: that is the number of residents who have been in touch with me about problems with the NBN since the Liberals were elected in 2013. This number includes people who have waited unacceptable... - Corangamite Electorate: Infrastructure (2 speeches)
I rise this morning to call on the Victorian Labor government, in particular Premier Daniel Andrews, to start investing properly in roads and rail infrastructure across the region I proudly... - Richmond Electorate: Charitable Organisations, Richmond Electorate: Community Services (1 speech)
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all those local residents who have supported my Christmas toy drive again this year. The overwhelming generosity and kindness of our community is truly... - Petrie Electorate (1 speech, 1 comment)
Earlier this week I asked locals on my Facebook page what they wanted me to raise in parliament. Shirley Watts would like to get rid of political pensions and perks. I can confirm, Shirley, that... - Centenary of Armistice (1 speech)
The Centenary of Anzac 2014-18 is one of the most important commemorative periods in Australia's history. This year Remembrance Day marked 100 years since the Armistice of the First World War. I... - Repatriation General Hospital, Daw Park (1 speech)
Today I would like to update the House on the fantastic process being made to reactivate the Repat, in my electorate of Boothby. This is an issue I've been working on and fighting for for years.... - Broadband (1 speech)
It would be hard to pick the worst NBN stuff-up, but Mr Chaslett's business in Springvale would surely be a contender for that prize. It's a local software development business. Mr Chaslett... - Girls Take Over Parliament (1 speech)
Yesterday, I joined 30 other members of parliament in the Jasiri's Girls Take Over Parliament challenge. This program pairs young women and girls with politicians to ensure their voices and... - International Human Rights Education (1 speech)
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of addressing the 9th annual International Conference on Human Rights Education at Western Sydney University. It's a great initiative, which was first convened in... - Turramurra Trotters, North Shore Temple Emanuel, StreetWork (1 speech)
I would like to acknowledge a diverse range of organisations in my electorate of Bradfield. I would first like to acknowledge the Turramurra Trotters, which is a group of fitness enthusiasts,... - Tom Uren AC Memorial Lecture (1 speech)
This Sunday I will host the second annual Tom Uren AC Memorial Lecture at Petersham Town Hall at 2 pm. The guest speaker is Gareth Evans on the topic 'It's time for Australia to punch our weight... - La Trobe Electorate: Infrastructure (2 speeches)
It was a great occasion yesterday. We had a number of councils in the south-east of Melbourne attend Australian Parliament House with their vision of what is required for the south-east of...
