House debates
Monday, 9 November 2020
- COVID-19: Victoria (1 speech)
It is really good to be here delivering these remarks in person. I would start by thanking the parliamentary staff, who have really worked so hard to enable the contributions of members from... - Remembrance Day (1 speech)
On 11 November, 102 years ago, the guns fell silent across the Western Front of World War I. At 5.45 am, representatives of the allied powers in Germany signed an armistice that entered into... - Barton Electorate, Jack and Jill Preschool: 70th Anniversary (1 speech)
Today I would like to give a big-shout out to all my constituents in Barton. We all know that 2020 has been a tough year for all. As we move into the festive season next month, I would like to... - Travel Agents (1 speech)
Travel agents have been hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. International border closures have prevented travel agents from recovering in the same way as other businesses. In July, I... - NAIDOC Week (1 speech)
Today we celebrate the commencement of NAIDOC Week, the theme of which is 'Always Was, Always Will Be'. I know that communities and organisations around my electorate will be actively involved in... - Higgins Medal (1 speech)
One of the most highly anticipated events in the year for students in my electorate of Higgins is the Higgins Medal award presentation. The Higgins Medal acknowledges and recognises the efforts... - NAIDOC Week (1 speech)
I want to start my contribution today by acknowledging the First Nations people of this country and, in particular, the original owners and custodians of the land on which this parliament meets... - Playgroup Tasmania (1 speech)
When we think of our local playgroup, many of us would think of community halls filled with young children and their parents, playing and connecting. Playgroup has a long and credible history as... - COVID-19: Education (1 speech)
I think I will spend some time today on congratulating all the schools and all the school students out there who have made it through—or almost—a particularly challenging year this... - Lawrence, New South Wales (2 speeches)
I'd like to recognise the historical significance of the town of Lawrence in my community. The first record of Lawrence being recognised as an official town was in 1858. Prior to this the area of...
