House debates
Wednesday, 2 December 2020
- Housing (1 speech)
Investment in social and public housing should be a no-brainer, particularly at this time. It is good for the economy as a stimulus, it is good for jobs, and it is really good for the people who... - Neuromuscular Disorders (1 speech)
I rise today to discuss the impact of muscular dystrophy and neuromuscular conditions, a group of inherited neuromuscular disorders that cause irreversible weakness and wasting of the muscles. I... - Jackson, Mr Geoff (1 speech)
In many communities there are individuals whose go over and above the normal because they love doing what they do. I would like to take a moment to congratulate a great man and champion of the... - Sheean, Ordinary Seaman Edward (Teddy) (1 speech)
'Never give in' is the lesson of Teddy Sheean VC's final act of bravery aboard the sinking HMAS Armidale 78 years ago off the coast of Timor. 'Never give in' is the lesson that we should take... - Fraser Electorate: Education (1 speech)
I want to pay tribute today to the extraordinary teachers, educators and school leaders working so hard right now across Fraser and to all the work that they have contributed throughout this... - Battle of Long Tan (1 speech)
I acknowledge the bravery of a special group of Royal Australian Air Force airmen during the Battle of Long Tan in South Vietnam in 1966. This battle saw 108 Australian soldiers from D Company, 6... - COVID-19: Repatriation Flights (1 speech)
Like many Australians, the thought of having my family together for Christmas has kept me going through this hard year of isolation and separation. But, for hundreds of my constituencies whose... - Ford Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
One of the great things that unites communities is sport, and in the past week or so, in partnership with the Logan City Council, the federal government has announced a $644,000 investment... - Parramatta Electorate: Youth Employment Innovation Challenge (1 speech)
Last week, I hosted an online forum for young people in my electorate and I heard from a diverse and amazing group of people with different cultural backgrounds, interests and goals but all ready... - Clarence Valley Sports Awards, St Brigid's Primary School, Kyogle (2 speeches)
The Daily Examiner's Clarence Valley Sports Awards showcase the achievements of the many great athletes in the Clarence Valley. In what has been an extremely challenging year for many, I'd like...
