House debates

Wednesday, 24 June 2015

  • Budget (1 speech)
    I rise today to highlight to the House the Abbott government's continued attack on South Australian communities, particularly their refusal to reverse their decision for the $270 million cuts to...
  • Chiu, Dr William (1 speech)
    I am always a little disappointed to follow speeches where requests are made for additional funding for programs but no ideas are proffered about where the Commonwealth is going to get the money...
  • Workplace Relations (1 speech)
    Earlier in the day in debate on one of the bills before the House I talked about entry-level jobs and a recent finding by the Fair Work Ombudsman on the Baiada chicken company. I quoted one of Mr...
  • Gilmore Electorate: PCYC, Illicit Drugs (1 speech)
    I have spoken many times in this House about the liaison work done at the PCYC, where the police work tirelessly to bridge the divide and mentor young people in Gilmore. This weekend we will see...
  • War Powers Reform (1 speech)
    Today I was pleased to co-host, together with the member for Denison and Senator Scott Ludlam, a book launch organised by Australians for War Powers Reform. The book, titled How Does Australia go...
  • Cowan Electorate: Wanneroo Districts Netball Association (2 speeches)
    Tonight I wish to speak about the biggest sporting body in the electorate of Cowan and an organisation which I have had a long association with. It is a positive and constructive organisation...