House debates
Thursday, 25 March 2021
- Nelson, Mr Tjakamarra (1 speech)
It is with great sadness that I speak today about the loss of a remarkable leader, a remarkable Territorian, in Mr Tjakamarra Nelson, who passed away, sadly, in November last year. He has been... - New South Wales: Floods (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about the impact of the recent heavy rain and flooding that has occurred in parts of north-west Sydney, affecting my electorate of Mitchell and adjoining... - Science meets Parliament (1 speech)
Last Thursday, I had the privilege of meeting with some brilliant scientists and engineers through the Science meets Parliament program, hosted by Science & Technology Australia. Science... - Boothby Electorate: Waite Gatehouse (1 speech)
Last week our local community secured a significant win for environmental and heritage protection with the decision by the state government to save the historic Waite Gatehouse. The Waite... - Greenway Electorate: Pearce Reserve Cricket Community, Bangladesh Independence: 50th Anniversary, COVID-19: School Students, Greenway Electorate: Afghan Community Support Association (1 speech)
I rise to update the House on the grand opening of first-class amenities in my electorate of Greenway: the Pearce Reserve cricket pavilion in Kings Langley. An upgraded pavilion has long been a... - Women (1 speech)
I want to take a moment to respond to the passionate pleas across Australia that we've heard over the last few weeks. It's impossible for me as a man to fully understand and appreciate what women... - Bangladesh, Easter, COVID-19: Education (1 speech)
A heartfelt thank you to my colleague opposite for those words. Tomorrow will be such a wonderful celebration for the vibrant Bangladeshi communities in the electorate of Lalor and right across... - Western Australia: Forest Products and Timber Industry, Leschenault Hoo Hoo Club (1 speech)
I want to acknowledge some of those involved in a critical industry in my part of the world—the South West timber industry. Ian Telfer is with WA Plantation Resources. WAPRES have a large... - Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (1 speech)
I want to talk about an email I received from Mr Richard Barry OAM of Narrabri. He's drawn my attention to a matter which involves some 3,000 ex national servicemen of the over 15,000 who served... - Page Electorate: Australian Bravery Decorations, Bonalbo Show (2 speeches)
I'd like to recognise three people from my community who have received Australian Bravery Decorations honours from the Governor-General recently. Bill Rathbone from Goonellabah has been awarded a...