House debates
Thursday, 22 October 2015
- Middle East (1 speech)
In the last few weeks, young Palestinian jihadis have engaged in apparently lone wolf stabbing attacks against mainly Israeli civilians. These attacks appear to have much of the same... - Kokoda Track (1 speech)
Only a few hours out of Kokoda stoically stand four black granite pillars, each with a single word: courage, mateship, sacrifice and endurance. It was at Isurava in 1942 that the Australian... - Climate Change (1 speech)
Whilst other countries and global business leaders step up their efforts to combat climate change, Australia continues to dither. That Australia does so under the leadership of the current Prime... - Public Sector Reform (1 speech)
Last month I led the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit on a committee visit to Fiji and New Zealand. While the committee will produce a report of this trip, I want to speak about New... - Myanmar (1 speech)
Myo Min Min and Naing Htay Lwin were sentenced to over two years in prison for their protests against unfair wages and unfair dismissals of garment workers. Khin Khin Kyaw, a lawyer representing... - Sport (1 speech)
Australians love sport and they certainly love cheering on a team that kicks goals. Playing sport, being a part of a team and working together are what has helped build this great nation. Almost... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
I rise today to share with the chamber some of the stories of people who will be affected if this government gets its way and its wish to cut penalty rates. We know they are going after penalty... - Capricornia Electorate: Green Army (1 speech)
I want to outline some important green army projects that are underway in my electorate of Capricornia, in particular Mackay, Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast. The green army provides... - Turnbull Government (3 speeches)
One of the greatest fortunes of this country is to inherit the parliamentary traditions of the United Kingdom, in particular the Westminster tradition. I remind members opposite and, indeed, the... - Swan Electorate: Broadband (2 speeches)
This is the second time, recently, I have followed the member for Wakefield in this chamber. I know he was sincere when he spoke about his side of politics but he forgot to mention that no-one in... - Hughes Electorate: Air Pollution (1 speech)
This morning I would like to talk about a most appalling, ill-considered decision by the New South Wales Planning Assessment Commission to approve a concrete-recycling plant at Moorebank. In this... - Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
I would like to draw the House's attention to some very serious conversations that are happening in my community of Newcastle and, indeed, to congratulate those who were involved in organising... - Hinkler Electorate: Tourism (1 speech)
My region is in need of a new tourist attraction—one that will increase domestic and international visitation, stimulate the local economy and create jobs. Wide Bay Burnett includes Lady... - Israel (1 speech)
We are fast approaching the 20th anniversary of the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. Rabin was a true warrior for Israel and visionary for peace. His death at the hands of a... - Hindmarsh Electorate: Tourism (1 speech)
Summer is not too far away, and where better to go in summer than the great beaches of Adelaide. Adelaide is regularly ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world. Not only do we have... - National Stroke Foundation: Dr Erin Lalor (1 speech)
On 14 October, the Friends of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, which the member for Lindsay and I are co-convenors of, held a barbecue. I was very sad to hear at that event that the CEO of the... - Robertson Electorate (1 speech)
In my maiden speech as the member for Robertson, I pledged to stand up every single day to champion the concerns, the aspirations and the hopes of the people in my electorate. Two years in and I...
