House debates
Tuesday, 10 September 2019
- Multiculturalism (1 speech)
It was a great honour to have been appointed as Labor's spokesperson for multicultural affairs by the Leader of the Opposition following the election. In the present circumstances, it is also a... - Mallee Accommodation Support Program (1 speech)
I want to highlight one of the many not-for-profits in Mallee who support the vulnerable in our communities, the Mallee Accommodation Support Program. MASP has been in operation helping those in... - Adelaide Electorate: West Croydon and Kilkenny RSL and Community Club (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about a great RSL in the electorate of Adelaide. I know that we all have RSLs in our electorates and they all do a great job in looking after veterans, ex-service men and... - Australian Bushfires (1 speech)
Over the last few days and, sadly, continuing throughout today we're seeing the real horror and impact of the bushfires raging across Queensland and northern New South Wales. Currently there are... - Macarthur Electorate: Community Services (1 speech)
Upon being re-elected to this place as the member for Macarthur earlier this year, I took it upon myself to write to the Prime Minister. I sought to work constructively with the government from... - World Suicide Prevention Day (1 speech)
I rise to make some reflections on World Suicide Prevention Day. Today communities around the world will collectively shine a light on suicide prevention both politically and at the community... - Australian Bushfires, Workplace Safety (1 speech)
Earlier contributors spoke about the terrible bushfires in northern New South Wales and Queensland, and I would like to add my own expression of concern and support for all those affected. I pay... - United Nations General Assembly (1 speech)
I'm very excited to share with the chamber that I've been chosen to represent Australia at the 2019 United Nations General Assembly. Next week I'll be making my way to New York. I must say that... - 2019 International Va'a Federation World Distance Championships (1 speech)
Today I'd like to again draw the attention of this Chamber to an all-too-forgotten part of my electorate, a piece of Bean all the way out in the Pacific: Norfolk Island. However, more... - Hume Electorate: Veterans (2 speeches)
Earlier this year I participated in the annual Pollie Pedal, cycling more than 1,000 kilometres through South East Queensland. Not only was I proud to be supporting Soldier On, but I also met...
