House debates
Tuesday, 10 September 2019
- Gilmore Electorate: Banking and Financial Services (1 speech)
After all the shocks and sadness we have recently heard throughout the banking royal commission, I am sad to say that the Commonwealth Bank does not seem to have changed its attitude towards its... - World Suicide Prevention Day (1 speech)
World Suicide Prevention Day raises awareness of the leading cause of death for Australians aged 15 to 44. Many Australians live with the emptiness of losing a loved one and the questions that... - Cambodia (1 speech)
Last month I had the honour and privilege of meeting the Cambodian democratic activist and leader of the Cambodia National Rescue Movement, Mr Sam Rainsy. Mr Rainsy, accompanied by a group of... - Welfare Reform (1 speech)
I rise to update the House on the cashless debit card trial outcomes in the Goldfields region, in my electorate of O'Connor. I give this update in light of uninformed claims in the media... - Macquarie Electorate: Telecommunications (1 speech)
The wind storms at the weekend have heightened fears for people who live in and around Bilpin. While fires burnt just across the mountains, they lost power and they lost phone coverage and, in... - Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria (1 speech)
Vision Australia estimates that there are 384,000 people in Australia who are blind or who have low vision. For these people, participating in sport is often hugely difficult as few sports are... - World Suicide Prevention Day, R U OK? Day (1 speech)
Today, Tuesday 10 September, is World Suicide Prevention Day and this Thursday is R U OK? Day. The theme of World Suicide Prevention Day 2019 is working together to prevent suicide and has been... - Fishability QLD (1 speech)
Today I would like to speak with you about a fantastic initiative called Fishability QLD. It was founded by Emma Dyson. As a former support worker, it was Emma's love of fishing and working with... - Suicide (1 speech)
There's not a member in this House whose community has not been impacted by the devastating effects of suicide. Communities across the nation have suffered the same sense of loss, grief and... - North Sydney Electorate: Hunters Hill Rugby Club (1 speech)
Rugby union has a proud history in my electorate. One of the oldest clubs on the North Shore, indeed in Australia, is the Hunters Hill Rugby Club. The Hillies, as they are better known, have been... - Darling, Ms Elaine Elizabeth (1 speech)
I'm honoured to stand in this House today and honour the life of Elaine Darling, who was the member for Lilley from 1980 until 1993. She passed away on 30 August this year at the age of 83. After... - Parliamentary Conduct (1 speech)
Everyone in this room today knows that the one thing that people outside this room dislike the most about us is the fighting, the shouting at question time, the point scoring, the emphasis on... - New South Wales Surf Lifesaver of the Year (1 speech)
I wish to congratulate Mathew Harper from Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club, who was recently named the New South Wales Surf Lifesaver of the Year. I have known Matt for many years. He has been a... - World Suicide Prevention Day (1 speech)
Can I begin by saying that today my thoughts are with the people of the Gold Coast hinterland with the fires engulfing them. Today marks World Suicide Prevention Day across the globe and provides... - Endangered Species, Environment (1 speech)
The great people from Aussie Ark brought in some of our endangered species today, so I've just been out in one of our courtyards patting a koala. While I was patting a koala and holding a small... - Hookey, Mr Peter (1 speech)
As local football competitions come to the conclusion of their seasons right around the country, I'd like to congratulate all of those involved in the AFL competitions in my electorate in... - Trade Unions (1 speech)
I know I speak for everyone on this side of the chamber when I welcome the SDA's young leaders to our parliament. There are plenty in this chamber who have some pretty prejudiced things to say... - Hamer, Ms Anne (1 speech)
It's always the small but significant gestures of the members of our community that make a real difference in the lives of those around them. I'd like to take the time today to give recognition... - Petition: National Diabetes Services Scheme (2 speeches)
In November last year the Minister for Health promised Australia's type 1 diabetics that he would list flash glucose monitors on the National Diabetes Services Scheme on 1 March this year. His... - Drought (1 speech)
I have a message for Michael McCormack particularly and for all members of this parliament, in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, who are dealing in their electorates with...
