House debates

Tuesday, 26 August 2014

  • Foreign Correspondents (1 speech)
    We are all aware of the shocking video of the beheading of American journalist James Foley. For those of us who follow the news, it has been unavoidable. Even the still photograph that many...
  • Islamic State (1 speech)
    I hope my comments will complement those of the Deputy Leader of the Opposition, because tonight I speak on a matter of utmost public importance. In five minutes it is very difficult to convey...
  • Ukraine Air Disaster (1 speech)
    I rise to speak in this adjournment but, in fact, to speak in condolence for the downing of MH17. Many comforting words have been spoken and countless selfless deeds performed since the downing...
  • Maranoa Electorate: Live Animal Exports (1 speech)
    I rise tonight to speak about an issue which is facing many farming families in my electorate and in many parts of northern Australia. Madam Speaker, as I know you would be aware, I do not...
  • Human Rights (1 speech)
    My late grandmother, Jean Stebbins, was a passionate member of Amnesty International. One of my enduring childhood memories was sitting at my grandparents’ sun-soaked dining table in...
  • United Arab Emirates: Trade (1 speech)
    Trade agreements allow Australians to win through both exports and imports. We can export more and reduce costs for imported goods. The free trade agreements that the government recently signed...