House debates
Thursday, 4 June 2015
- Ballarat Electorate: Indigenous Round (1 speech)
I want to start my contribution by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land on which this parliament gathers and paying my respects to their elders. I also wish on this occasion to... - Indigenous Police Recruiting Our Way Delivery Program (1 speech)
Today I rise to speak about the Indigenous Police Recruiting Our Way Delivery program, otherwise known as IPROWD. On Tuesday last week I had the pleasure of meeting the students from the current... - 457 Visas (1 speech)
This week in Senate estimates it was revealed by the Fair Work Ombudsman that roughly 20 per cent of 457 visas involved in a particular investigation involved exploitation of those workers.... - Bougainville (1 speech)
One of our obligations as a developed nation is to support developing countries, particularly in our region. The autonomous region of Bougainville is one of our closest neighbours. With the... - Kingsford Smith Electorate: Fundraising (1 speech)
I wish to congratulate and thank the Bangladeshi and Greek communities in my area for two recent fundraising efforts in support of medical research. On 10 May the Bangladeshi community came... - Renewable Energy (1 speech)
I rise to speak about our government's very strong commitment to renewable energy. I did not have an opportunity to speak on the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2015, but I just... - Greenway Electorate: Wentworthville Swimming Centre (1 speech)
I am delighted to rise today and update the House about my local community's campaign to save the Wentworthville Swimming Centre from closure. I am pleased to say that, after a strong and... - Trade (1 speech)
There are some very busy people in this place, and the small business minister is one of them. We certainly hope those opposite will keep him busy with many more questions in the parliament.... - Hume, Mr Patrick (1 speech)
It was with great sadness that I learned Nyungar elder Patrick Hume passed away on 20 May, and I offer my sincere condolences to his family and to the many people who benefited from his... - Macquarie Electorate: Health (2 speeches)
I rise to speak on a matter of great importance not only for the people in the electorate of Macquarie but also for those across our great nation. I wish to speak on the importance of automated...
