House debates
Wednesday, 17 June 2015
- Powerhouse Youth Theatre (1 speech)
The Powerhouse Youth Theatre, in my electorate, is the only youth focused theatre company in Western Sydney, based at the School of Arts in Fairfield. Shamefully, this company faces the prospect... - Herbert Electorate: Green Army (1 speech)
I love the youth of today, and the resilience they show in times of trouble is fantastic. Let us not dance about the point: youth unemployment is a real issue across the country, but more so in... - Employment (1 speech)
Since the 2013 election, there has been a significant increase in the number of Australians experiencing long-term unemployment, and it reached a 16-year high this year. The number of people out... - The Torch (1 speech)
Professor Steven Kates has written: An economy works best where the population at large is disgusted by corrupt practices and refuses to accept dishonesty at any level.... - Barnardos Beach Bolt (1 speech)
On Sunday, I joined hundreds of members of our community to take part in the first-ever Barnardos Beach Bolt, at Coogee Beach, to raise money for Barnardos Australia. Barnardos, of course,... - National Security: Citizenship (1 speech)
I rise to speak to the people of Bowman about my position strongly supporting the stripping of citizenship from dual nationals. Under the precautionary principle, my view is that, presented with... - Lalor Electorate: Wyndham City Swimming Club (1 speech)
I rise to share with the House an event that I attended last Saturday evening. I had the pleasure of attending the Wyndham City Swimming Club's 2015 presentation night. It was a wonderful evening... - Parkes Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
On Friday, 5 June, my wife and I were very privileged to be invited to the Macquarie Anglican Grammar School commissioning service for their new headmaster Mr Craig Mansour. Mr Mansour has moved... - Newcastle Electorate: Camplify (1 speech)
I would like to send a shout out to the staff and students of the Holy Family Primary School who are joining us in the schools gallery today. They have travelled from Newcastle. Last Friday, I... - Australian Local Government Association (1 speech)
This week in Canberra we have been joined by local government councillors from across the country as they attended the Australian Local Government Association conference. I am proud to a part of... - Forrest Electorate: Illicit Drugs (1 speech)
Last Thursday, 100 people from my electorate met at the Gelorup Community Centre to discuss the impact that methamphetamine, or ice, is having on our community. The stories we heard that day gave... - Kingston Electorate: Australia's Biggest Morning Tea (1 speech)
It is my pleasure to report that I recently was involved in Australia's Biggest Morning Tea with residents at the Aldinga Shores retirement village, as well as the Moana Mews Retirement Village.... - Price, Mr Stephen (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge the bravery of the former Captain of the Valley Heights Rural Fire Brigade, Stephen Price, during the devastating Blue Mountains bushfires of 2013. Last Saturday, I had the... - Freedom of Information (1 speech)
We need to rename the Freedom of Information Act because its current name constitutes deceptive and misleading conduct. It must be renamed the 'Freedom from Information Act'. For over a year, I... - Boardman, Mr Victor Maxwell (1 speech)
I wish to pay tribute to a great man, Victor Maxwell Boardman, a constituent in my electorate of Macarthur, who sadly passed away at the age of 93 on Sunday. Vic lived and worked on his family... - Parliament House Midwinter Ball (1 speech)
As we all know, the social event of the year is being held tonight—Parliament House's night of nights: the Midwinter Ball. It is, of course, hotly contested, with thousands of people... - New South Wales Federation of Community Language Schools (1 speech)
Last Saturday I had the great pleasure of attending the New South Wales Federation of Community Language Schools annual dinner, representing the Prime Minister, the Hon. Tony Abbott. Community... - Asylum Seekers (1 speech)
Last week Australia saw yet another example of this government's irresponsible exploits when it comes to asylum seekers, with the Prime Minister refusing to deny that people smugglers had been... - Housing Affordability (1 speech)
I am pleased to inform the House that the Mayor of Launceston, Albert Van Zetten, is in the chamber today. It is timely he is in the gallery because he can confirm my good news for first... - Defence Procurement (2 speeches)
Today on the front page of The Australian there was more concern that more defence manufacturing jobs will be lost. Again and again and again under this government we are losing vital defence...
