House debates
Tuesday, 1 September 2020
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (1 speech)
Today is Eczema Awareness Day, and Monday 14 September is World Atopic Eczema Day. Deputy Speaker Freelander, as one of the nation's most pre-eminent paediatricians, you understand more than... - Petition: Telecommunications (1 speech)
I rise to present a petition entitled 'Improved mobile coverage for Repton'. This petition has been considered by the Petitions Committee and is found to be in order. The petition, commenced by... - Shortland Electorate: Medicare (3 speeches)
Today I'm updating the House on the Morrison government's continued attacks on Medicare and bulk-billing for the people of Shortland, who I'm proud to represent. Since January, Shortland and the... - Gramp, Mr Colin, AM (1 speech)
Today I rise to offer my condolences and acknowledge the extraordinary life of Colin Gramp AM, who passed away in his beloved Barossa Valley aged 98. Known for his contribution to the wine... - COVID-19: Mental Health (1 speech)
I want to draw the parliament's attention to the looming mental health crisis facing Australians in the wake of COVID-19. Experts have warned of deep and lasting mental health consequences of the... - Fletcher, Mr Tony (1 speech)
Last week, Tasmania lost a true gentleman of the Tasmanian parliament. Former MLC Tony Fletcher served in Tasmania's upper house for 24 years, between 1981 to 2005. More comfortable being... - Gilmore Electorate: Nuclear Energy (1 speech, 1 comment)
It's sad indeed that I have to rise in this place once more to strongly and vehemently oppose nuclear energy in any form on the pristine and beautiful South Coast. It is simple: the... - COVID-19: Parliamentary Procedure (1 speech)
We are certainly living in challenging times. The COVID virus is not only challenging Australia economically and in a health sense but also challenging this parliament. I say to the government... - Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools, COVID-19: Education (1 speech)
I want to pay tribute today to all of the schools, particularly schools in my electorate, that have been recognised by the Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools. Those are the main awards in... - Higgins Electorate: Environment (2 speeches)
Higgins is proudly conscious of its local environment and its residents act locally and think globally. Whether it is the gorgeous Gardiners Creek reserve in Glen Iris or the simply stunning...
