House debates

Wednesday, 27 May 2015

  • Community Television (1 speech)
    I rise this evening to discuss the important issue of the future of community television. We on this side of the House have a proud record of supporting community television. We believe community...
  • Wright Electorate (1 speech)
    Those who become members of either side of this House wish in the most honourable way to serve their community. When we leave this place, whether it is by our own determination or as a result of...
  • Lalor Electorate: Werribee Mercy Hospital (1 speech)
    I rise to speak about health in the electorate of Lalor. I have spoken about the needs of our local community in terms of health and, in particular, the Werribee Mercy Hospital on several...
  • Multiculturalism (1 speech)
    When migrants become Australian citizens they make an affirmation or an oath which reads: From this time forward, under God, I pledge my loyalty to Australia and its people, whose democratic...
  • Indigenous Affairs (1 speech)
    Yesterday, May 26, marked National Sorry Day, a significant and solemn day on the national calendar. National Sorry Day is a time to reflect in our workplaces, in our classrooms and in our homes...
  • Calare Electorate: Columbia Aged Care Services (1 speech)
    I rise in the House this evening to proudly speak about a new aged-care facility that is opening in my electorate of Calare. I will have the great honour of opening the Columbia Aged Care...
  • Cleaners (2 speeches)
    Last year we warned the government that if they changed the Clean Start guidelines it would lead to a reduction in wages for cleaners, those cleaners who clean our offices and offices of the...