House debates
Tuesday, 27 May 2014
- Calwell Electorate: Ms Wendy Dyckhoff (1 speech)
I want to pay tribute today to an amazing woman who lives in my electorate. Her name is Wendy Dyckhoff and she was recently awarded the silver medal by the Kangan Batman TAFE college for her... - Small Business (1 speech)
Today I want to talk about small business. We are about protecting small business from unfair contract terms. Our government, under the guidance of the Hon. Bruce Billson, want to hear from you... - Homelessness (1 speech)
The ACT has the second highest rate of homelessness in Australia. According to the 2011 census, 1,785 ACT residents were homeless on Census night 2011—a larger number than were homeless on... - McPherson Electorate: Community Achiever Awards (1 speech)
Today I rise to recognise a very special group of my constituents, those who volunteer their time and energy to help our local community organisations. These are the people who are the heart and... - Gellibrand Electorate: Budget (1 speech)
The impact of the Abbott government's recent budget will be felt in every part of the Australian community but its impact will be most significant in Melbourne's west. An estimated $6.3 million... - Prom Country Aged Care Facility (1 speech)
In my nearly over 30 years of activity in the parliament and in political life, I do not think I have been to a happier day, a more entertaining day than Prom Country House's official opening:... - Sydney-Emden 100 (1 speech)
The Cocos Islands community will host the Sydney-Emden100 'Weekend of Commemorations' during the period 8 and 9 November 2014, 100 years to the day since the First World War naval battle where... - Dobell Electorate: Wyong High School (1 speech)
This government believes an effective education system is one where students come first. I recently had the pleasure of visiting schools throughout Dobell to witness firsthand how our students... - Budget (1 speech)
Like most MPs, I have talked now to literally hundreds of people in my electorate about the budget. I have had a range of reactions but one of the very common reactions is that people... - Reid Electorate (1 speech)
One of the joys of being the member for Reid, and I say this in all sincerity, is that 18 months ago I had a job and now for a short period of time, as I serve with pleasure the people of Reid, I...
