House debates
Wednesday, 19 March 2014
- Griffith By-election (1 speech)
I recently gave my first speech to the parliament. It was not possible in that speech for me to thank everyone who supported me in the by-election campaign and nor will it be possible to do in... - McMillan Electorate: Corner Inlet Justice Group (1 speech)
It is not often we are tested as federal members in our own electorates, but I certainly was when I went to the Corner Inlet social justice group. When I arrived, I saw a whole lot of cars at the... - Scullin Electorate: Community Catch-Up (1 speech)
I rise following the member for McMillan and hopefully in some way responding to the challenges that he left us all with. Last week I held two community catch-ups in the communities of Wollert... - Hughes Electorate: Education (1 speech)
Over the last several days I have received several emails from constituents on the issue of education. I would like to congratulate those people who wrote to me, because I share their passion for... - Qantas (1 speech)
My constituents are concerned about the sale of Qantas. The 'Flying Kangaroo' represents Australia around the world. Some people in other countries may not know where Australia is but they know... - Cowan Electorate: St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School (1 speech)
Last week I met with Mrs Carmel O'Shaughnessy, the Principal of St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School in Hocking. I would like to take this opportunity to speak about this new school which is... - Adelaide Electorate: Nowruz (1 speech)
I rise today to inform the House of the Nowruz festival celebrations which will take place this week—the largest celebrations taking place in my home town of Adelaide. Nowruz means 'new... - Morcombe Family (1 speech)
I rise today to pay tribute to the Morcombe family. Just under a week ago, the murderer of their son Daniel Morcombe was committed in trial by his peers, found guilty and convicted of heinous... - National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about a very important issue in my local community, and that is the Abbott government's failure to recommit funding to the National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness,... - Mallee Electorate: Woodbine (2 speeches)
I rise to address the Australian Parliament to talk about a visit that I made in my electorate last Thursday. One of the great things about being a regional member, as you would know, Mr Deputy...
