House debates

Wednesday, 9 September 2015

  • Indigenous Advancement Strategy (1 speech)
    Tonight I want to draw the attention of the chamber to the issue of the Abbott government's Indigenous Advancement Strategy. This is a debacle and disaster of a policy. It is shambolic,...
  • Asylum Seekers (1 speech)
    I rise to speak on the momentous and compassionate announcement that the Abbott government made here today. Australia will be assisting in the global effort to help those fleeing conflicts in...
  • Asylum Seekers: Europe, Iraq and Syria (1 speech)
    This has been a day when Australia has stood tall. This is a day when we stood united and when we have done the right thing by the international community, particularly those poor refugees who...
  • Iraq and Syria (1 speech)
    I want join the member for Solomon and the member for Melbourne Ports in welcoming the government's announcement today about the humanitarian and security crisis facing the Middle East. I draw...
  • Abbott Government (3 speeches)
    When it comes to climate change there is no doubt the Abbott government has let Australia down. It is now quite apparent to many Pacific leaders that the Abbott government has also let them down....
  • Moore Electorate (2 speeches)
    The 7th of September marked the second anniversary of the election of the Abbott government, and I take this opportunity to place on record the main local issues of importance in my electorate of...