House debates

Monday, 26 November 2012

  • Swan Electorate: Health Services (1 speech)
    I take the opportunity this morning to update the House on medical and health issues in my electorate of Swan. On 15 November I met with Jeanette Hackett the Vice-Chancellor of Curtin University,...
  • New South Wales Government (1 speech)
    Since the O'Farrell government came to power, New South Wales has been subject to a rollout of service cuts that have greatly reduced the ability of schools, hospitals, community services and...
  • Hasluck Electorate: Peppermint Dance Company (1 speech)
    On Friday night I had the privilege of attending the Peppermint Dance Company showcase. Peppermint Dance Company is a local business and a great example of individuals coming together to benefit...
  • Fawkes, Corporal Joseph Henry (1 speech)
    At the age of 91, Penrith's retired Corporal Joseph Henry Fawkes has just embarked on one of the great journeys of his life. After 67 years, Mr Fawkes received the closure he needed earlier this...
  • Bonner Electorate: Volunteers (1 speech)
    It is with the greatest privilege that I rise today to bring to the attention of the House two magnificent constituents of Bonner who have over many years demonstrated extraordinary amounts of...
  • Hindmarsh Electorate: Remembrance Day (1 speech)
    I rise today to speak about the ceremony that a lot of us would have gone to on 11 November, which is Remembrance Day. I want to talk about a particular poet in my electorate who composed a poem...
  • Forde Electorate (1 speech)
    This is one of my last opportunities this year to share some positive news about the electorate of Forde. First of all, I am very proud to announce that the Beenleigh PCYC has taken out the best...
  • Fowler Electorate: Multiculturalism (1 speech)
    As the federal member for Fowler I have the privilege and responsibility of representing the most multicultural electorate in the whole of Australia. Recently it was brought to my attention that...
  • Solomon Electorate: Child Care (1 speech)
    A few weeks ago, in celebration of World Teachers' Day, I was invited to the Top End Early Learning Centre. This fantastic childcare centre in my electorate, like many others, provides...
  • Women in the Workforce (2 speeches)
    I rise today to celebrate the significant achievements of some exceptional Canberra women. I want to start by congratulating Ondina Gregoric, who has been named as the Council of Small Business...