House debates

Thursday, 13 August 2015

  • Trade (1 speech)
    Congratulations, Mr Speaker, on your appointment as Speaker of this House. Whilst the Abbott government rushes to sign free trade agreements and the TPP, it unwisely dismisses the groundswell of...
  • Barton Electorate: St George Business Awards (1 speech)
    The St George Business Awards is an annual event in the Barton electorate that celebrates the businesses in this wonderful community. I was really pleased to be able to attend this year, along...
  • Parliament (1 speech)
    Over the past few years, since I was elected member for Canberra, I have become increasingly concerned about the nature of discourse in this country—in particular, the uncivil nature of...
  • Braddon Electorate, Petition: Mobile Phone Services (1 speech)
    Mr Speaker, this is my first opportunity to congratulate you on your elevation to the post of Speaker: well done. Often when we think of Anzac Day, we think of the contribution that RSLs make in...
  • National Security: Citizenship (1 speech)
    I raise serious concerns that we are fighting the war on terror with the wrong weapons and that elements of the proposed changes to the citizenship legislation are actually damaging our ability...
  • Dean, Mr Michael (1 speech)
    Thank you, Mr Speaker. May I also commend you and congratulate you on your selection as Speaker. Today in this House stands a single white rose. It is a poignant reminder of a great community...