House debates
Thursday, 1 August 2019
- Economy (1 speech)
The Prime Minister is fond of the term 'Canberra bubble', but what are people outside of Canberra saying about this Morrison government? Well, I can tell you, based on the emails and... - Morrison Government (1 speech)
One of the things you learn when you grow up as the youngest of nine kids is that the world is far bigger than just you. That degree of humility is reinforced when you're in this place. I have to... - Solomon Electorate: Top End Gran Fondo (1 speech)
The Top End Gran Fondo is a cycling event that's held in Darwin each year. There are four riding distances. You can do three kilometres, 25 kilometres, 75 kilometres or 145 kilometres. I did the... - Hinkler Electorate: Local Schools Community Fund (1 speech)
I acknowledge those in the press gallery. Clearly, they've come in early to hear my contribution about the coalition government's Local Schools Community Fund! They may well be very interested to... - Newcastle Electorate: Rugby League (1 speech)
A grave injustice is being foisted upon rugby league fans, and ABC Radio Newcastle rugby league fans in particular. On 13 July, Newcastle Herald columnist Barry Toohey broke the news that... - Rural Road Safety Month (1 speech)
This month is Rural Road Safety Month. The chamber may not be surprised to learn that I, as a passionate member who represents a rural and regional electorate, spend a lot of time on the roads.... - Macquarie Electorate: headspace (1 speech)
The newest research from Origin tells us that young people asking for help for depression should be able to access psychotherapy as the first line of treatment, with medication as the second... - Prostate Cancer (1 speech)
Last week, I attended a fundraiser at the Burnie Yacht Club in my electorate of Braddon in order to raise funds for prostate cancer. The organiser was Mr Brian Britt, who was ably assisted by his... - Newstart Allowance (1 speech)
I rise today to express my disappointment, and the disappointment of many in this place, about this government's continuation—six years now—of division in this country—six years... - Abortion (2 speeches)
On 1 June Vikki's and my son Tom took his first breath. This was not the start of his life. The reality is that he was part of this world for some time and was merely passing from one room to...
