House debates
Tuesday, 15 July 2014
- Budget (1 speech)
Over the last six months we have seen this Prime Minister and this government start to dismantle our universal healthcare system as we know it. The Abbott government wants to slug families,... - Dobell Electorate: Share the Love (1 speech)
Recently I had the pleasure of meeting Kristy Chidgey, Sarah Wilson and Christine Davis, founders of an outstanding charity organisation in Dobell called Share the Love, which they established... - Budget (1 speech)
Australia is facing a healthcare emergency—not the false emergency that those opposite are trying to convince the Australian people of, but one of their own making. This morning... - Corangamite Electorate: Telecommunications (1 speech)
When I was elected I committed to the people of Corangamite that I would be their strong local voice. Today I rise to speak out on the communications issues facing residents in West Bellbrae.... - Budget (1 speech)
I too rise to condemn the GP tax and to speak for the people of Lalor, who will be hard-hit if this tax becomes a reality. Lalor has a bulk-billing rate of 93.5 per cent. Families across my... - Darwin BMX Park (1 speech)
Last weekend, I had the privilege to open the Jingili BMX club's brand new track. This $1.89 million all-weather international standard track called Ahren's Arena allows Territory riders to train... - Budget (1 speech)
The Abbott government's plan to undermine universal health care with Medicare and PBS co-payments will affect every Australian. But there is no doubt that this attack on universal healthcare will... - Murray Electorate: Food Processing (1 speech)
For all of those who are listening to this great Australian parliament today—those in the gallery, those who might be listening on radio—let me remind you of the plight of SPCA, the... - Budget (1 speech)
Since the May budget, my office has been inundated with calls from constituents outraged by the Abbott government's GP tax and prescription fee hike. People are in total disbelief that this... - Domestic Violence (1 speech)
As a White Ribbon ambassador, I was pleased to join Minister Kevin Andrews at the launch of the second action plan of the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and Children this morning.... - Landcare (1 speech)
I rise to congratulate the Burgoigee Creek Landcare Group for the fantastic work they do caring for the environment in the Murmungee district. On Tuesday, 8 July, I joined 50 people at the... - Hall, Mr Ronald Maxwell (1 speech)
Ron Hall is a legendary figure in Tasmanian football, having given a lifetime of service to the game. In 2008 he was inducted into the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame. Ron was also a champion... - Budget (1 speech)
I too rise to condemn the government's proposal to introduce a GP co-payment—a GP tax. The people in my electorate of Bendigo, whether they be locals, local GPs or local health... - Thailand (3 speeches)
I recently met with Ms Berge and a local delegation from the Thai people of Queensland, who presented me with letters for the Prime Minister and the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Included with... - Budget (1 speech)
Just this past weekend, hundreds of electors in my electorate of Batman expressed their anguish at the Abbott government's attack on Medicare and the unfair GP tax. I have received a host of... - Petrie Electorate: Bayside to Bald Hills Fun Run (1 speech)
I rise to congratulate an organisation in my electorate, the Green Apple Wellness Centre at Bald Hills, for the fantastic charity fun run, cycle and markets they put on over the weekend. I... - Budget (1 speech)
The other side do not want to hear about the GP tax; they are hiding from it. They are afraid to come into this room and talk about the budget; they would rather talk about fun runs and other... - Herbert Electorate: Reid Park (1 speech)
Reid Park, in my city of Townsville, is home to the fantastic Townsville 500 V8 Supercars, but its pits are pretty much empty for the rest of the year. That is why I took great pride last week... - Budget (1 speech)
I rise to commit to my constituents that, as the member for Hotham, I will fight to save Medicare. When this Prime Minister went to the election, he promised there would be no new taxes and no... - Stroke (2 speeches)
Yesterday the National Stroke Foundation launched a new website and a report titled Stroke in Australia: No postcode untouched. I commend the foundation and their chief executive officer, Dr Erin...
