House debates
Thursday, 12 February 2015
- Holt Community Spirit and Leadership Awards (1 speech)
In this fine chamber I would like to raise the matter of some very young people that I am very proud of. On Monday, 15 December last year, 46 students from 45 local schools in my constituency... - Banks Electorate: Padstow Community Care, Banks Electorate: Bayanihan Hopping Spirit House Project (1 speech)
I want to take the opportunity this morning to talk about a couple of tremendous community organisations in my community, which I have had the pleasure of meeting with in recent times. The first... - Calwell Electorate: Hume Citizen of the Year (1 speech)
Each year the Hume City Council in my electorate, apart from the very successful citizenship ceremony on Australia Day, also awards its Australia Day awards, recognising outstanding individuals... - Forde Electorate: Community Achievements (1 speech)
It is always a terrific opportunity, as we have heard from several of our colleagues across the chamber today, to speak about some of the positive stories in our communities, and it is in that... - Education: Early Childhood Education (1 speech)
I am firmly of the view that one of the smartest investments that governments can make is in education. We know that the very best investments we can make in education are, in fact, in the early... - Education: Trades Training (1 speech)
I had the chance to visit the Australian Trade College North Brisbane two weeks ago and meet the students and teachers there. The Australian Trade College is based in Scarborough. It offers... - Abbott Government (1 speech)
It is great to be back in the federal parliament representing my community, the electorate of Lalor. It is terrific to be in this chamber, which is very special to me, with its refurbishments. I... - Lyne Electorate: Community Service (1 speech)
I rise today to outline an initiate I have commenced in my electorate of Lyne. In establishing this initiative my goal was to recognise and promote the involvement of youth in the community... - CRS Australia (1 speech)
On 27 February this year the Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service will close its doors after 70 years of providing extraordinary assistance to those with injuries and disabilities who are wanting... - Bass Electorate: Derby Mountain Bike Trails (2 speeches)
Can I say how refreshing it is to have some Labor members here this morning, using precious time in this chamber to highlight some great achievements in their electorates, rather than engaging in...
