House debates

Thursday, 1 March 2018

  • Ordnance Factory Bendigo (1 speech)
    It was a pretty big day in the electorate last week. The old ordnance factory, as it's affectionately known, Bendigo Thales, came together to celebrate its 75th year of Defence manufacturing. The...
  • Outside the Locker Room (1 speech)
    After our time on the health committee together, I know the subject that I rise to speak on will interest you dearly, Mr Acting Deputy Speaker Georganas. We worked hard on the subject I speak...
  • Philp, Mr Greg (1 speech)
    I rise today, two short days before a state election to be held on 3 March in Tasmania and, of course, a further state election in South Australia two weeks later. Governments will be formed as a...
  • BevCon (2 speeches)
    Oz Comic-Con is something I'm sure you have heard of, Deputy Speaker Georganas. You look like a fan! Star Wars, Marvel, Thor—I'm sure my wife wishes I had the physique of Thor! But I'm sure...
  • Tasmanian State Election (1 speech)
    On Saturday, 3 March, Tasmanians have a choice. They have a choice between two leaders. One is the incumbent Liberal Premier, who only trots out for the puff pieces on the good news occasions and...
  • Goldstein Electorate: Family Life, Goldstein Electorate: Community Participation, Goldstein Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
    I was recently privileged as the member for Goldstein to visit a local community op shop that has been set up by a wonderful community organisation in the Goldstein electorate, Family Life, whose...
  • Blair Electorate: Awards (1 speech)
    Ipswich and the Somerset region boast some of the hardest-working community groups and members I've ever seen. I recently had the opportunity to see a new cohort of people become part of the...
  • Berowra Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
    Berowra is home to the worst road in Australia, Pennant Hills Road. Pennant Hills Road is choked with trucks, B-doubles—heavy traffic that makes driving dangerous and intimidating. Last...
  • Minister for Jobs and Innovation, Minister for Human Services (1 speech)
    I rise to indicate that, given the performance by Minister Cash yesterday and the 125 days it's now been that she has refused to answer questions in relation to her office's involvement in the...
  • Chisholm Electorate: Lunar New Year (1 speech)
    I rise today to discuss the Lunar New Year, which has been celebrated across Melbourne with such energy and excitement, particularly in my electorate of Chisholm, where the Year of the Dog was...
  • International Women's Day (1 speech)
    I rise to make a contribution today which celebrates International Women's Day. It celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women around the world. I want to spend...
  • South Australian State Election (1 speech)
    I rise to express my disappointment and, to be frank, utter confusion at the Nick Xenophon Team and their policy stance on tackling drug use in our communities. The coalition government is...