House debates
Thursday, 27 March 2014
- Taxation, Dunsdon Foundation (1 speech)
Recently, I met with trustees of the Dunsdon Foundation: Col Roach, John Quinlan and Bruce Baylis, who are constituents in my electorate. The Dunsdon Foundation is a trust which was set up after... - Capricornia Electorate: Floods (1 speech)
Last night, people on Queensland's Capricorn Coast and Yeppoon were hit by severe flash floods. Photos tell of a frightening situation for motorists and for shops and properties along the Yeppoon... - Human Rights: Somphone, Mr Sombath (1 speech)
Today, I would like to raise the disappearance in Laos of Mr Sombath Somphone, a leading humanitarian and community development worker. As evidenced by CCTV footage on 15 December 2012, Mr... - Petition: Lord's Prayer (1 speech)
I rise in relation to the issue of the Lord's Prayer being used at the opening ceremony of the parliament each day. There were some comments by some members of this place and in the broader... - Homelessness Australia (1 speech)
I rise today to call on the government to put an end to the cruel uncertainty that faces so many of our community services because of this government's refusal to commit to funding of their... - Green Army (1 speech)
I rise to inform the House that I am advocating for a Green Army project to restore the long-term health of Kogarah Bay and the Cooks River within my electorate as part of ongoing project... - Qantas (1 speech)
Last week I had the privilege of meeting a few Qantas workers here in Parliament House. Some of these Qantas workers are not the highest paid, but they are some of the most skilled workers in our... - O'Connor Electorate: Esperance Port (1 speech)
Next Wednesday, 2 April, I will be representing the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, the Hon. Warren Truss, in officially opening the Esperance Port... - Greek Independence Day (1 speech)
On Sunday, I had the pleasure of attending the Greek Independence Day commemoration at the Cenotaph in Sydney to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the Greek War of Independence. I was... - Forde Electorate: Heritage Banks First People Award, Forde Electorate: Merino Country (1 speech)
I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge one of my wonderful constituents, Helene Dillon, as the winner of the Heritage Bank's People First Award in their annual volunteer of the year... - Norman, Mr Glenn (1 speech)
My local community was devastated to hear last Saturday that Glenn Norman, a senior firefighter at the Woodridge fire station in my electorate, was tragically taken in an aviation accident... - Petition: Energy Drinks (1 speech)
I rise to present a petition on behalf of the Country Women's Association of New South Wales. The petition read as follows— To the Honourable The Speaker and Members of the House of... - Road Safety (1 speech)
My electorate has long been situated between the manufacturing hub of Melbourne's west and Melbourne's ports. As a result, trucks have long been a frequent sight on our streets. When homes,... - Western Australia Senate Election (1 speech)
Next Saturday is a crucial date for the future of Western Australia. Voters will go back to the polls to elect six senators to represent our great state. This is an opportunity for Western... - Greek Independence Day (2 speeches)
I join the member for Kingsford Smith in paying tribute to the anniversary of the Greek War of Independence. Yesterday, the Greek community in Scullin, at their premises in Lalor, had a lunch in... - Western Tiers Cycling Challenge (1 speech)
One of Tasmania's oldest community fundraising rides, the Western Tiers Cycle Challenge, will be run again on Sunday 30 March. It will be the 9th running of this event, which is jointly organised... - Youth Connections (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 to funding for Youth Connections providers which runs out at the... - Hinkler Electorate: Elliott Heads Surf Life Saving Club (1 speech)
I rise to bring to the House's attention the wonderful work of the Holden family from the Elliott Heads Surf Life Saving Club in my electorate of Hinkler. Bob and Shirley are life members of the... - Canberra Electorate: Parties at the Shops, Canberra Electorate: Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service (1 speech)
One of the most successful aspects of Canberra's centenary celebrations was Parties at the Shops, celebrating Canberra's unique local shops culture. I am very pleased that Parties at the Shops... - Western Australia: Economy (2 speeches)
I want to take this opportunity to speak about the WA economy, its contribution to the national economy and the relevance to the Senate election coming up in one week's time. During the worst...
