House debates

Tuesday, 1 March 2016

  • Trade Training Centres (5 speeches)
    We know that this Prime Minister says one thing and does the complete opposite, but what has come to light when it comes to the opening of trade training centres is that it is not just the Prime...
  • Regional Development (1 speech)
    I rise to speak about the plan to develop regional Australia, which many in my party have committed their political careers to. We all think that the iPhone and the computer make us pretty smart,...
  • Local Government (1 speech)
    Tonight I would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge, thank and honour members of local government—the staff, the councillors and the communities that provide the foundation of...
  • Budget (1 speech)
    I rise to advocate on behalf of prudent Australians who work hard, save and invest their earnings over a lifetime to provide for their financial security in retirement. I refer to the...
  • Education Funding (1 speech)
    In the bubble of Parliament House it is all too easy to forget that sometimes the things we say in this building have consequences for people in our community. After a particularly depressing...
  • Cowper Electorate: Safer Streets Program (1 speech)
    Tonight I want to throw my support behind a campaign by communities in my electorate to create safer streets in the Macleay Valley. The Macleay Valley is a wonderful place. In fact, I would say...