House debates

Tuesday, 2 December 2014

  • Victoria State Election (1 speech)
    I want to take this opportunity this evening to refer to the Victorian election result and reflect on what an Andrews-led Labor government will now mean for the people of my electorate. First, I...
  • Solomon Electorate: Small Business (1 speech)
    I would like to take the opportunity to encourage my constituents to shop local this Christmas. My electorate of Solomon has a large range of locally owned retailers that stock wonderful...
  • Regional Infrastructure and Services (1 speech)
    Twelve months ago I stood in this chamber and delivered my first speech as the Independent member for Indi. In that speech I committed to making a difference in a range of areas—areas...
  • Royal Far West (1 speech)
    I rise tonight to speak about Royal Far West. Reverend Stanley Drummond established Royal Far West, in Cobar, which is located within my electorate, in the 1920s. The non-government organisation...
  • Australian Labor Party (1 speech)
    Today marks the anniversary of the election of the first Whitlam government. It also marks the anniversary of the election of the Goss government. It is a significant day in Australian politics,...
  • Australian Broadcasting Corporation (2 speeches)
    I rise tonight to address some of the recent commentary that has been circulating about reductions in funding to the ABC. Indeed, it is illuminating to examine many of the circumstances between...