House debates

Tuesday, 21 March 2017

  • Western Australia State Election (1 speech)
    At 6 pm on Saturday, 11 March, as the polls drew to a close throughout Western Australia, something historic was about to occur. One by one, as the scrutineers did their job and the ballots were...
  • Chisholm Electorate: Harmony Day (1 speech)
    I rise very proudly on this Harmony Day as the representative of Chisholm. Chisholm was created in 1949—fittingly, the same year my father migrated to this country as a 15-year-old boy,...
  • Climate Change (1 speech)
    I think it is unfathomable that there is so little discussion in this place these days about climate change, and I think it is unforgivable that the government is showing so little interest in...
  • Australian Society (1 speech)
    On a quiet Tuesday evening there is value in talking about first principles. Australia has one of the highest standards of living in the world. We have beautiful sunshine, great rivers and great...
  • Education Funding (1 speech)
    Tomorrow the Gonski bus will pull up outside this place. The bus has travelled Australia hearing from teachers and students about the marvellous difference that Gonski funding is making in...
  • McMillan Electorate: Karmai Community Children's Centre, Korumburra (3 speeches)
    The spirit of a country community skyrockets when they are doing something for their children. Representatives from all over Korumburra and district gathered to celebrate the opening of the...