House debates
Wednesday, 11 September 2019
- Inder, Mr Brian (1 speech)
I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to a larger-than-life Tasmanian who unfortunately died on 21 August, Brian Inder. Brian was born on 12 December 1930 in Manly, New South... - Veterans: Employment (1 speech)
Our ADF veterans have many skills and qualities to offer in the civilian workplace. As a result of their training and experience, veterans are extremely resilient and are creative problem... - Western Australia: Broadband (1 speech)
NBN infrastructure is crucial for families and businesses in WA and across Australia. It's crucial for sustaining the jobs of the future and for essential services in education and health.... - Ward, Levi (1 speech)
Some may say there's a fair bit of bull in this place, but not as much as in the recent Youth Bull Riders World Finals, which were held in the United States in late August. I'd like to... - Vocational Education and Training (1 speech)
As both the federal member for Burt and shadow minister for WA resources, I'm happy to celebrate the introduction of Australia's first nationally recognised qualifications in automation in my... - Mackay Aquatic and Recreation Complex (1 speech)
In March this year, I was proud to be with the Deputy Prime Minister and with my friend the member for Capricornia to open the new Mackay Aquatic and Recreation Complex. This new $24-million... - Yates, Mr Jeffrey Wayne (1 speech)
Last Wednesday, 4 September, I attended the formal presentation at the Tea Tree Gully RSL sub-branch of the RSL Anzac of the Year 2019 award to Jeffrey Yates OAM. The citation in support of his... - Nicholls Electorate: Workplace Relations (1 speech)
Recently, I met with Jim Mehmet, the owner-operator of Southern Cross Orchards. Southern Cross Orchards is a stone fruit growing business, which encompasses 500 acres of stone fruit across 10... - Mayo Electorate: Encounter Lutheran College (1 speech)
Good things happen in Mayo! I recently met with a group of students at Encounter Lutheran College in Victor Harbor. Those students give up their lunchtime to make their school and our world a... - Leichhardt Electorate: Cairns Amateurs Carnival (1 speech)
This weekend Cannon Park Racecourse will host what is arguably our city's biggest social event of the year, the Cairns Amateurs Carnival. Through the vision of its founder, Sir Sydney Williams,... - Immigration Detention (1 speech)
Those opposite like to say that they are good economic managers, but good economic managers don't waste $185 million on a political stunt. I'm sure on this side of the House we could find lots of... - Allen, Mr Kenneth (Ken), AM (1 speech)
Ken Allen is an outstanding Australian citizen and member of the Mackellar community. Ken Allen, a resident of Whale Beach, is a remarkable community member who is focused on bringing people... - Prostate Cancer (1 speech)
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Australia, with 20,000 men diagnosed and 3,500 deaths each year. Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is this month, September, and the Prostate Cancer... - New York: September 11 Attack (1 speech)
Every year on September 11, I reflect on the terrible events of that day. I think about the Australians lost and how our world changed. I try not to think too much about what would have happened... - Dunkley Electorate: Women in Sport (1 speech)
Frankston is proud to be the home of the Peninsula Waves Victorian Netball League club—one of 10 elite netball clubs in Victoria. Our motto, 'We all value excellence in sport,' says it all.... - Taree Universities Campus Steering Committee (1 speech)
Last Wednesday, with all the key educational stakeholders, I was present in Taree for the establishment of a steering committee to establish and advise in delivering a larger university presence... - Holland Park Mosque (1 speech)
There are many people in the electorates of Bonner, Griffith and Moreton who attend the much-loved Holland Park Mosque. The Holland Park Mosque was featured in that delightful SBS documentary... - North Sydney Electorate: Seniors Expo (1 speech)
I'm very excited to be hosting the 4th annual North Sydney Seniors Expo on 10 October this year. This is a wonderful opportunity for seniors in my electorate to come together to learn more about... - Climate Change (1 speech)
I recently met with and heard from several Jagajaga residents about their deep concern over the way climate change and the environment are being managed by this government. One resident of... - Curtin Electorate: Local Schools Community Fund (2 speeches)
In my electorate of Curtin there are 54 schools with close to 30,000 children enrolled in them. They are wonderful schools, all seeking to provide the best educational environment for the...
