House debates
Thursday, 13 February 2020
- Werriwa Electorate (1 speech)
The people of Werriwa are a constant source of inspiration, whether it's the schoolchildren and their teachers at presentation days, when I have the opportunity to visit the schools in my... - Closing the Gap (1 speech)
I rise today to congratulate the Prime Minister on his address to the House and on his annual Closing the Gap update yesterday. It was frank and fearless and provided a clear pathway of what... - Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Morrison Government (1 speech)
Last week, I added my voice to the bushfire condolence motion here. I made particular reference to the work of journalists and news organisations during the crisis, especially the work of the... - Boothby Electorate: Australia Day Awards (1 speech)
Australia Day saw outstanding men and women in my electorate of Boothby recognised for their service to our community through the Order of Australia awards and local council awards. I am... - Sydney Harbour Federation Trust (1 speech)
As a proud Sydneysider I rise to highlight the importance of one of our most loved and cherished assets, our beautiful harbour and the unique pockets of protected bushland that surround it. In my... - Coronavirus (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on the coronavirus and the effects that it is having directly on my electorate in these early stages. It was reported this morning that there are now 44,754 cases worldwide,... - Climate Change (1 speech)
Our climate is changing around us. The evidence is now there for us to see. This year we had the 'black summer'—the toxic air, a billion animals perished. It was the worst drought in our... - New Horizons Tasmania (1 speech)
Equality and access for all is at the heart of a truly inclusive society. It's also the foundation that inspired the creation of New Horizons Tasmania over 30 years ago. The brainchild of... - Calwell Electorate: Asahi Beverages, Peace Boat (1 speech)
On Thursday 23 January I had the opportunity to visit the Asahi Beverages factory at Tullamarine in my electorate of Calwell. I want to thank the Japanese ambassador, His Excellency Ambassador... - Mattiske, Mr David Henry, Veterans (1 speech)
I rise to speak about a very special WWII veteran in my community. David Mattiske is an ex-serviceman who I first met on Anzac Day last year. Recently he shared some of his incredible story and... - Business (1 speech)
Mr Deputy Speaker O'Brien, I'd like to congratulate you on your elevation to Deputy Speaker of the House. Almost a year and a half ago the Prime Minister promised to create a register of the... - Pyle, Mr Bill (1 speech)
It wouldn't matter what time I got up in the morning; there would be a farmer up before me somewhere in Australia. He could be a dairy farmer, an orchardist or a cattle, sheep or pig...
