House debates
Wednesday, 14 September 2016
- Haq, Dr Abdul (1 speech)
I extend my congratulations to the member for Calare. It is with sadness that I speak after the passing of Dr Abdul Haq of Hassall Grove. Dr Haq, a Bangladeshi, was one of the great community... - Davies, Mrs Pat (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge one of Goldstein's constituents for the significant contribution that she has made to our country: Pat Davies. In 1939 the great Sir Robert Menzies made a faithful speech... - Women in Sport (1 speech)
I rise today to mark a landmark agreement, an industrial relations breakthrough, for Netball Australia and the players' association. They set a new benchmark for women's sport. They have doubled... - Prostate Cancer (1 speech)
A number of colleagues here today had a great barbecue lunch at the Big Aussie Barbie. I thank the Prime Minister for his attendance and I congratulate the co-chairs of the Parliamentary Friends... - Peris, Ms Nova OAM (1 speech)
I speak today to note for this House the achievements of former senator Nova Peris. In my first speech I spoke about standing on the shoulders and following in the footsteps of those before me;... - Cruickshank, Superintendent Doreen APM (1 speech)
I rise to honour the career of Superintendent Doreen Cruickshank, Australia's longest-serving female police officer, who recently retired after 45 years of service to the people of New South... - Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
Last month I had the privilege of attending the Fearless Comedy Gala. It was organised by Juliet Moody to unite some of Australia's funniest people to help address one of our most serious... - Glycosylation (1 speech)
Today I would like to talk about a local resident who is living with a severe disability, and the wonderful community that has sprung up to help her and her family. West Ryde residents Ray and... - Welfare (2 speeches)
The people of Australia have returned us to this parliament to deal with the nation's problems. They expect us to attack the issues, but we are not a rubber stamp for every bad idea that was put...
