House debates
Thursday, 14 February 2019
- Canberra Electorate: Operation School Supplies (1 speech)
Canberran students went back to school last week, and in anticipation I made a call to action to my community—a call to action to take part in my Operation School Supplies campaign; a call... - Dividend Imputation (1 speech)
It is now obvious to all Australians that Labor are passionate about wreaking havoc on our very way of life. They are determined to grab your hard-earned money. Consider the 900,000 Australians... - Macquarie Electorate: Inclusive Playgrounds (1 speech)
Towards the end of last year, I was outside Springwood Public School talking to mums and dads as they dropped their kids off, discussing how much better off their school will be under a federal... - Dividend Imputation (1 speech)
I rise to bring to the attention of the House the concerns of my constituents about Labor's retiree tax. Cowper has an older demographic. Many of them are self-funded retirees who have worked... - Migration, National Basketball Association (1 speech)
I rise today to claim victory on the occasion of Australian Ben Simmons' selection in the 2019 NBA All-Star Game that is being held this weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina. Last year I used the... - Wallis, Constable Brodie (1 speech)
I want to thank and acknowledge our Australian state and federal police for their commitment, dedication and professionalism. I want to acknowledge Constable Brodie Wallis from the South West... - Northern Territory: Sri Lankan Community (1 speech)
The Northern Territory is very fortunate indeed to be enriched by the contributions of the wonderful, hardworking Sri Lankan community. It was an absolute pleasure to join them for their... - North Toowoomba Bowls Club (1 speech)
On 6 February it was my very great pleasure to join the president of the North Toowoomba Bowls Club, Mr Cameron King, to announce funding of some $65,000 under the coalition government's Move It... - Judith's Walk (1 speech)
February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Recently I went to Aldinga to have a cup of tea with Dean Rowe at a morning tea, held at TerryWhite Chemmart, organised in honour of Dean's late wife,... - Tangney Electorate: Rossmoyne Bowling Club (1 speech)
In Tangney, the Rossmoyne Bowling Club will formally celebrate its 60th anniversary with a special dinner to mark this diamond achievement with family and friends. Formed at a public meeting... - Western United Football Club (1 speech)
I rise today to congratulate Melbourne's newest A-League club. The Western Melbourne Group was officially granted a new licence in December last year from the Football Federation Australia to... - South-East Queensland (1 speech)
I rise today to say thank you to the Prime Minister and his executive for announcing this week that the federal government will do a city deal with South-East Queensland. There's no doubt that... - Queensland: Floods (1 speech)
Clearly, Townsville has experienced one of our worst natural disasters in recorded history, with more than 22,000 homes being affected by devastating floods. People's lives have been turned... - Wide Bay Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
Last week I visited the Maryborough and District Hockey Association, to meet with President Tony Quaill, the committee and their talented players and to announce a $426,000 investment by the... - Shipping (1 speech)
It's quite sad, and maybe many of those opposite didn't notice this, but this week we've had quite a few seafarers out on the lawn at Parliament House. They're not there by choice. If they had a... - Flynn Electorate: Community Services (3 speeches)
I had pleasure last week in announcing some funding for my electorate. Senator Bridget McKenzie informed me through her Community Sport Infrastructure grants program that Callide United Football... - Pensions and Benefits (1 speech)
It's been with a degree of wonder that I've been watching the coalition discover their care for the financial wellbeing of older Australians, and then I suddenly realised: when you look at five... - Nangwarry Football Club (1 speech)
Nangwarry is small town of around 500 people in the south-east of South Australia, and what it lacks in size it makes up for in community spirit. The Nangwarry Saints football club was once a... - Indigenous Education (1 speech)
I want to note the government's announcements today on Indigenous education and say that I'm sure that every member of this chamber supports the effort to close the gap in education. But there is... - Bracken Ridge (2 speeches)
This Valentine's Day, besides my wife, the suburb of Bracken Ridge holds a little piece of my heart. I grew up in Toolang Street and Talgai Street, Bracken Ridge, and spent much of my childhood...
