House debates

Thursday, 17 September 2015

  • The Sharing Economy (1 speech)
    This has been a week in which the national spotlight has focused almost exclusively on the game of politics. We have seen a spill and a new Prime Minister, and now speculation about a new...
  • National Police Remembrance Day (1 speech)
    Each year, 29 September holds special significance for police and their families throughout Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and the Solomon Islands. It is a day to pause and...
  • Migration (1 speech)
    In 2005 John Howard had been Prime Minister for nearly a decade and did not look particularly vulnerable. But then he decided to ramp up Australia's migration intake. Net overseas migration...
  • National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
    I rise today to celebrate the historic signing of the National Disability Insurance Scheme by the Commonwealth, New South Wales and Victorian governments in Canberra. I also acknowledge the...
  • Domestic Violence (1 speech)
    Following the dismissal of the former Prime Minister Abbott by the Liberal party room earlier this week, there has been much conjecture about ministerial responsibilities, reshuffles, demotions...
  • NSW Police Force, Dobell Electorate: Policing (2 speeches)
    I do concur with the member for Newcastle and join her in her commitment to raising awareness about domestic violence. In my home state of New South Wales, the NSW Police Force protects and keeps...