House debates

Thursday, 6 March 2014

  • International Women's Day (1 speech)
    This Saturday, we will celebrate International Women's Day. On 8 March every year for over 100 years in countries all over the world, we have marked International Women's Day. It began as a day...
  • South Australian Election (1 speech)
    I rise today to speak about something that is extremely important to me as a very proud South Australian, that is, the decision that will be made by the electors of my home state on 15 March. It...
  • Child Mental Health (1 speech)
    No member will disagree with me when I say that the core mission of our education system is ensuring that our children can achieve their full potential and overcome any barriers to that...
  • Tasmanian Election (1 speech)
    I attended a dinner in the Great Hall last Wednesday night, and I acknowledge that you, Madam Speaker, graced us with your presence at that dinner, which was about showing support for the...
  • National Urban Policy Forum (1 speech)
    I rise to speak this evening on the role of the Commonwealth in urban policy, and I do so in the context of revelations at Senate estimates last week that the Urban Policy Forum's future is under...
  • South Australian Election (1 speech)
    I want to pay tribute to the community groups that helped out on Clean Up Australia Day last Sunday. I know that many members from around our great nation participated. Last year I was down at...