House debates
Monday, 26 May 2014
- National Sorry Day (1 speech)
The 26th of May is a significant date in our national calendar. Today we reflect on the profound grief and trauma experienced by members of the stolen generations as we mark National Sorry Day.... - Beef Industry (1 speech)
We have been talking a lot about getting on with the job of developing a stronger regional economy. And we can prove it. I am pleased to inform the House that the Australian government has... - National Sorry Day (1 speech)
Seventeen years ago today, the Bringing them home report was tabled in the Australian parliament. The report told the heartfelt and tragic stories of children who were denied the opportunity to... - Eden-Monaro Electorate: Budget (1 speech)
I rise today to note a recent visit by the Minister for Foreign Affairs to a business in Queanbeyan, Server Racks Australia. It was great having a senior cabinet minister taking time out from a... - Budget (1 speech)
Bendigo welfare agencies and not-for-profit organisations are speaking out against the harsh measures outlined in the Abbott government's first budget. Ken Marchingo, chief executive of Haven... - Beef Week 2014 (1 speech)
A great event happened over the weekend, Mr Deputy Speaker Scott, and you have probably heard about it—Beef Week 2014 began in Casino, New South Wales. I congratulate Stuart George and all... - Budget (1 speech)
At the last federal election, those opposite pulled off one of the biggest bait and switch operations in Australian political history. Australians know from the former member for New England that... - Lyons Electorate: Austral Bricks (1 speech)
Recently I welcomed the Minister for the Environment, Greg Hunt, to Longford, in my electorate of Lyons, specifically to launch Australia's first—and, until otherwise, disproved the world's... - Rusty Woodward (1 speech)
It is with great sadness that I rise today to pay tribute to an incredible Canberran, Rusty Woodward, who passed away last month. Rusty was an active member of the Tuggeranong Community Council,... - Bennelong Electorate: Basil's Seafood Restaurant (1 speech)
Basil's Seafood Restaurant in Marsfield is celebrating 30 years of operation this year. In Bennelong we are fortunate to have many long-term successful businesses—and Basil's is a great... - Volunteers (1 speech)
There is no group in our community that is more worthy of our praise than those who volunteer in times of natural disaster or indeed accident. They might be in the Rural Fire Service, a local... - Hughes Electorate: Commonwealth Bank Closure (1 speech)
On behalf of the local community of Panania, I would like to express my concern and disappointment at the recent announcement that the Commonwealth Bank at Panania will close on 27 June. I would... - Scullin Electorate: Whittlesea Interfaith Network (1 speech)
On Saturday afternoon I attended an extraordinary event in my electorate organised by the Whittlesea Interfaith Network. The event was a forum entitled: The courage, determination and faith in... - O'Connor Electorate: Katanning Saleyards (1 speech)
This Wednesday, 28 May, I will have the honour to represent the Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. Warren Truss at the official opening of the new Katanning saleyards in my electorate of O'Connor.... - Disability Support Pension (1 speech)
Earlier this month I met with a community member, Ms Wen Jiang. Wen is 46 and has lived for 30 years suffering from rheumatoid arthritis—a condition that has not only had a crippling affect... - Pie of Origin (1 speech)
I have a very important event to draw to the attention of members of the House which happens in my electorate each year. I have spoken before of the strong competition that occurs between... - Local Sporting Champions Awards (1 speech)
I take this opportunity to acknowledge and pay tribute to the fine young athletes who last week were presented with the Local Sporting Champions Awards for the electorate of Charlton. I extend my... - Macular Degeneration Awareness Week (1 speech)
This week, 25 to 31 May, marks Macular Degeneration Awareness Week 2014. It is an opportunity to raise awareness and to work together to reduce the incidence and impact of macular degeneration.... - Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency (1 speech)
One of the more appalling cuts in the long list of appalling cuts by this government is the abolition of Australia's Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency. Asbestos eradication, identification... - Midland Public and Private Hospital (1 speech)
Last Wednesday I visited the site of the Midland Public and Private Hospital with my friend and colleague the Hon. Alyssa Hayden MLC, member for the East Metropolitan Region. Together we toured... - Ride for Hope (2 speeches)
I congratulate all those who were involved in the recent Ride for Hope event. I attended the closing ceremony of that event. It was run by Edge Church International. This important fundraiser...
