- Higher Education and Research Reform Amendment Bill 2014; Second Reading (8 speeches)
I am so disappointed that that earlier contribution was cut so short! When I was so rudely interrupted by an event earlier today, I was talking about regional universities and the impact of the... - Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2014; Consideration of Senate Message (7 speeches)
I move: That the amendments be considered immediately. - Higher Education and Research Reform Amendment Bill 2014; Second Reading (42 speeches)
I thank the House for the opportunity to speak on the Higher Education and Research Reform Amendment Bill 2014. This bill is imperative to the future sustainability and success of Australia's... - National Aboriginal Sporting Chance Academy (1 speech)
In mid-August I was fortunate to travel to the remote Aboriginal community of Ntaria, or Hermannsberg, 130 kilometres west of Alice Springs. This is Western Arranta country on the edge of the... - St George and Illawarra Dragons (1 speech)
I rise to commend the ongoing community initiatives of the St George Illawarra Dragons and inform the chamber of the important work that is being undertaken by sporting associations such as the... - Melbourne Electorate: Fitzroy Chinese Association (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge the important recent achievement of an organisation in my electorate, the Fitzroy Chinese Association. The Fitzroy Chinese Association brings together residents living in... - Bonner Electorate (1 speech)
) ( ): I rise to give an update on some of the positive outcomes that have been achieved in my electorate of Bonner. As I have previously spoken about in this chamber, Bonner has benefited from a... - South Australia (1 speech)
I rise tonight to talk about the absolute betrayal felt by South Australians with this government looking to break another election promise, one which would have created thousands of much-needed... - Durack Electorate: Regional Development Australia (2 speeches)
In my electorate of Durack there are four Regional Development Australia offices servicing the Mid West and Gascoyne, the Pilbara, the Kimberley and the wheat belt. As I work...