House debates

Monday, 14 September 2015

  • Abbott Government (3 speeches)
    The troubles the government are having at the moment are very interesting. It casts one's mind back to some of the things they are on the record saying about leadership. We all know that this...
  • Northern Territory Pride of Australia Medal (1 speech)
    The Northern Territory Pride of Australia Medal for 2015 finalists were announced yesterday. The finalists include 25 strong and selfless people in the community, across 10 categories. These...
  • Domestic Violence (1 speech)
    I rise this morning, with the rest of Australia, reeling at the news that in 2015 we have lost the lives of 62 women—62 women killed by someone they once loved and someone who claimed to...
  • Trade with China (1 speech)
    The current Leader of the Opposition has left us with many great quotes. I think, Madam Deputy Speaker, the one that stands out to me was during an interview on Meet the Press June 2005 when the...
  • Abbott Government (1 speech)
    Labor will always back regional and rural Australia and we have a proud history of supporting and delivering in these areas. We know that investing in regional areas is critically important for...
  • Gilmore Electorate (1 speech)
    Gilmore is always a place to gloat about and last Friday was no exception. The day began at the Navy base HMAS Albatross to turn the first sod. At least, this was a symbolic gesture. I almost...
  • Mossfield, Mrs Jan (1 speech)
    It is with great sadness that I rise to remember someone who many in this place from all sides of the parliament will also remember with great fondness. I rise to pay tribute to the life of Jan...
  • Lyons Electorate: Rural Awards (1 speech)
    Last week truly was a stellar week for regional and rural Tasmania, with Tasmanian farmers taking out four of the 10 categories at the Australian Farmer of the Year awards, as well as achieving...
  • Dunn, Mr Chris (1 speech)
    I rise today to pay tribute and bid farewell to a friend and colleague, Chris Dunn, who sadly passed away on 30 August. Chris was one of the most loyal, hardworking local members of the Labor...
  • Tangney Electorate: Anzac Day Schools' Awards (2 speeches)
    Recently, I presented a number of schools in my electorate of Tangney with an Australian government Anzac Day Schools' Awards. The schools I attended ceremonies at were Rossmoyne Senior High...