House debates
Wednesday, 3 September 2014
- Australian Football League (1 speech)
Last weekend I faced one of those awkward no-win political conundrums that those of us in this place are sometimes forced to confront. For the first time in living memory, two VFL teams within my... - Centenary of Anzac (1 speech)
I rise this morning to again talk about the Centenary of Anzac. Each of us in our electorates has commenced commemorating not just the great national event but also the local events, the local... - Kennedy, Mr Les OAM (1 speech)
Just in the spirit of the football contribution of the member for Gellibrand, can I add for this weekend's fixture on Sunday: go the Richmond Tigers. As our nation embarks on commemorative events... - Agricultural Pesticides and Chemicals (1 speech)
On 22 May 2014 the independent statutory authority responsible for regulating agricultural pesticides and chemicals, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority, the APVMA,... - Science (1 speech)
Yesterday I had the privilege of attending here in Parliament House a gathering of some of this country's leading scientists and researchers. The budget cuts to parliamentary screening procedures... - Hume Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
I stood in this chamber a couple of months ago and said I would update the House on a plan to improve the Barton Highway in my electorate. I can report that we are making significant progress... - Education (1 speech)
The early years are the most important in a child's development. That is why in 2008 Labor worked with states and territories around Australia to ensure that all Australian children had 15 hours... - Dairy Industry (1 speech)
I rise to speak in support of the Australian dairy industry, particularly in the context of two critical initiatives which will develop jobs and stimulate economic growth in Gippsland. The... - Fowler Electorate: Ausreo (1 speech)
A group of 24 workers from a local building and construction company called Ausreo, in Wetherill Park, have finally settled an industrial dispute with their management following 10 weeks of being... - Leichhardt Electorate: Red Cross 100th Anniversary (2 speeches)
This year we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Red Cross serving our Australian community. The Red Cross have earned an impeccable reputation in carrying out humanitarian work in times of...
