House debates

Monday, 25 May 2015

  • Budget (1 speech)
    I rise this morning to speak on the announcement in the budget that the government has addressed a longstanding sore for rural and regional parents of students. By getting rid of the family...
  • Riley, Ms Gloria Stella (2 speeches)
    This is a eulogy offered by our friend Mal Washer for Gloria Riley. Mal worked with Gloria for just over 40 years. Gloria first came into' Mal's life when she started work at Green Road Medical...
  • Forestry (1 speech)
    Indeed, great news in the state of Tasmania last week and, in particular, in the very important economic driver that is forestry in my state. Last week the University of Tasmania vice-chancellor,...
  • Australian Fuel Security (1 speech)
    The upcoming closure of BP's Bulwer Island refinery will have a devastating impact on my electorate, with the loss of over 350 jobs. It also means that Australia now imports 91 per cent of its...
  • Deakin Electorate: Centre for Regional Knowledge and Innovation (1 speech)
    During budget week I was very pleased to announce that the Commonwealth will provide $3 million through the National Stronger Regions Fund towards the completion of a new Centre for Regional...
  • Griffith Electorate: Paniyiri (1 speech)
    I want to tell the parliament why I love Paniyiri. Paniyiri is a wonderful Greek festival held every year in Musgrave Park. It was an honour to attend yesterday's official proceedings as the...
  • RAF Bomber Command (1 speech)
    I want to commend the Australians who were in the RAF Bomber Command in World War II for a medal of recognition from Australia. They have only just received some recognition from the United...
  • Live Animal Exports (1 speech)
    Mr Deputy Speaker, no doubt you, like many Australians, heard last week about the horrible treatment of Australian cattle in Vietnam. It reminded me of other incidents that the Australian...
  • Durack Electorate: City of Greater Geraldton (1 speech)
    Geraldton is home to at least three major businesses with significant international relevance. They underpin a diversified and robust economy. The CBH Group was established in 1933 and is...
  • Pensions and Benefits (11 speeches)
    During the last sitting I got all fired up at the prospect of speaking on the member for Hindmarsh's motion that was going to be put to the House, that the South Australian government should be...