House debates

Thursday, 26 February 2015

  • Fowler Electorate: Festivals (3 speeches)
    Last Wednesday week, I had the opportunity to attend the auspicious Lunar New Year celebrations at the Vietnamese Buddhist Phuoc Hue Temple. In fact, this is fifth occasion that I have had the...
  • Child Marriage (1 speech)
    Unfortunately I rise to speak on a subject that is not as happy as that of the member for Fowler. What I would like to raise this evening is the issue of child marriage. Child marriage is a...
  • Bendigo Electorate: Employment (1 speech)
    Today I rise to speak to the House about the growing problem with temporary work visas in this country, specifically in relation to the 417 visa, also known as the backpacker visa. In my...
  • Economy (1 speech)
    We are an optimistic nation and, frankly, I think you could say we rate ourselves, whether it is in a sporting contest, economically or in tourism. At any level, we are a country that is...
  • Television Sports Broadcasts (1 speech)
    Madam Speaker, you know winter is coming, and you also know what comes around the corner with winter. On 5 March the NRL season begins again, and I think I have spotted you once or twice wearing...
  • Life Sciences Queensland (2 speeches)
    I rise today to continue the theme of innovation and speak about an organisation in my electorate which does incredible work bringing industry and research together to create better outcomes for...