House debates

Wednesday, 15 May 2013

  • Vietnam War (1 speech)
    I rise to speak about the government's failure to bring justice to the more than 450 doctors, nurses and anaesthetists who served as members of the SEATO civilian surgical medical teams that...
  • Page Electorate: Coal Seam Gas (1 speech)
    In my seat of Page, which includes the beautiful Northern Rivers area with some of the country's best agricultural lands, best horticultural produce, pristine areas and waters, including an...
  • National Broadband Network (1 speech)
    I wish to speak about the coalition's plans to deliver fast and affordable broadband to all Australians. It is important to remember that both major parties have the same goal, to deliver fast...
  • Infrastructure (1 speech)
    The electorate of Blair has seen the most significant investment in infrastructure for many years under this federal Labor government. This is because the Labor government has invested in...
  • Wilson, Private Kyle (1 speech)
    I rise today to praise the efforts of Private Kyle Wilson of Castle Hill in my electorate who this year in the Australia Day honours received a Commendation for Gallantry. This brave 22-year-old...
  • Racism (1 speech)
    There are many evils in our society, but there is no evil greater than anti-Semitism. I was interested to read in the Australian today that Professor Rees of the Sydney Peace Foundation, who is...
  • Child Care (1 speech)
    The electorate of Higgins has a longstanding and deserved reputation as a wonderful place to raise children. As such, since becoming the member Higgins, I have made it a priority to visit...
  • Corio Electorate: Commuting (1 speech)
    As the Cats climb to the top of the AFL ladder on Friday night, so too has the issue of ballooning commuting time, both on the roads and on public transport, when travelling to and from Geelong....