House debates

Monday, 1 September 2014

  • Cities Policy (1 speech)
    A couple of weeks ago the Economist Intelligence Unit announced that Melbourne had retained the ranking of word's most liveable city. I think all Melbournians welcomed this international...
  • Dawson Electorate: Mining (1 speech)
    My constituents in the Mackay region are feeling the pain of a downturn in the mining industry and the extent of that pain can be clearly outlined with a few cold hard facts. Mackay is the...
  • Corio Electorate: AFL Geelong Cats (1 speech)
    It is September. The AFL finals are here. Geelong is playing in them and we have secured the double chance. I can report to you, Madam Speaker, that the earth is rotating on its correct axis and...
  • Trade Training Centres (1 speech)
    Given that the Brisbane Lions and the Suns are not in the finals, in the absence of any other representatives here I wish Geelong all the best for the final season. AFL is Australia's game, but...
  • Legal Assistance Services (1 speech)
    Over the last year, I have spoken often about the importance of legal assistance services in ensuring access to justice. It is well recognised that the Attorney-General has a special...
  • Medicinal Cannabis (2 speeches)
    Imagine that your son or daughter, or your brother or sister, is dying from an incurable terminal cancer and the only treatment offering pain relief and nausea control is medicinal cannabis. This...