House debates
Thursday, 27 November 2014
- Health Care (1 speech)
What a shambolic day it has been for this coalition government. When it comes to the GP tax, probably one of the least popular policies in the history of the Federation, we have had the Prime... - St George and Sutherland Shire Table Tennis Association (1 speech)
I rise today to recognise the great work of the St George and Sutherland Shire Table Tennis Association. In late September, I was pleased to welcome 180 of the best junior table tennis players... - Health Care (1 speech)
Budgets are about choices and priorities and this Prime Minister has shown his colours in his cruel, unfair and unnecessary choices and broken promises. The $3.5 billion GP tax is a prime... - Hume Electorate: Sergeant Parry Memorial Day (1 speech)
Speaking of horses, the spirit of our colonial past is alive and well in Jugiong in the south-west of my electorate. In a recent memorial day, the community paid tribute to Sergeant Edmund Parry... - Petition: Medicare (1 speech)
In September this year, I tabled a petition signed by 8,139 people to save universal health care. I spoke then of more 'Save Medicare' petitions coming in from concerned constituents. Today, I... - Bowman Electorate: Imago Project (1 speech)
The early years are the most important life, and there is no reform more important that we can bring in this place than looking after our zero to five-year-old children, identifying and acting on... - InSight: Australia's Regional Competitive Index (1 speech)
I rise today to tell the House about the value of data produced by the Regional Australia Institute to support better regions, and policymaking for rural and regional Australia. On Tuesday, I had... - Tasmania: Cycling (1 speech)
Chris Froome, winner of the 2013 Tour de France and one of the world's best known and most iconic bicycle racers, will be visiting Tasmania in December 2014. Chris, along with his Team Sky riding... - Health Care (1 speech)
There are now three competing versions on the future of the $7 co-payment, as reported today. They range from benching it, modifying it and pursuing it through regulation. While chaos and... - Australian Defence Force (1 speech)
Christmas is fast approaching and now is the time for us to think about those who have not got the opportunity to join in celebrations, particularly those men and women who are serving with our... - Health Care (1 speech)
The chaos around the GP tax shows just how divided and shambolic this Liberal government is. Is it in, or is it out? Dead or alive? Either way it stinks. It is bad policy. It is bad for the... - South Australia: Defence (1 speech)
Defence investment and jobs are critical to South Australia. This year the Australian government will spend $1 billion on defence procurement and sustainment work, including building the Air... - Health Care (1 speech)
The AMA summed up the government's GP tax debacle in less than 140 characters this morning this way: PM must clarify position on #copayment now. Confusion reigns. And it does. Our suburban GPs... - Reid Electorate: Barnwell Park Golf Club (1 speech)
Whilst the eyes of the golfing world are on the Australian Golf Club today, and many may think that kicks offer Sydney' golfing season, I am here to tell you that they are wrong. Two weeks ago,... - Health Care (1 speech)
Confusion reigns with the GP tax—this cascading tax. It is there every time you go into a doctor's waiting-room, every time you get a blood test, every time you get a scan. But, like... - Electorate of Longman: Economy (1 speech)
Prosperity is returning to my region. As I make my way around talking to local businesses, they are employing more locals for the first time in a very long time. Why? Because we have a strong... - Health Care (1 speech)
My challenge this afternoon to all of those coalition backbenchers is to stand in this parliament today and defend the GP tax and defend their minister, because, God knows, he is looking very... - Electorate of Lindsay: School Visit (1 speech)
I would like to welcome the children from Lakes Christian College who are sitting in the gallery. The children have come all the way from Castlereagh. To be here today they have written a... - Drought (1 speech)
Coalition members representing rural and regional seats have been lining up to declare the minister's Drought Assistance Package for farmers a failure. The minister's only response is to... - Electorate of Hindmarsh: Veterans (2 speeches)
I rise today to recognise the newest RSL subbranch in my electorate and the work they do. This year I was privileged to attend the service of remembrance held by the Hilton RSL. I would like to...
