House debates

Wednesday, 14 October 2015

  • Defence Properties: RAAF Base Williamtown (1 speech)
    On 4 September the people of Newcastle woke to the headline 'Toxicity warning around air base'. This was shocking news to many in my community, including me. Investigations undertaken by the...
  • Child Safety and Welfare (1 speech)
    There was a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare benchmarking where Australia's children are today in relation to their safety and welfare. It highlights the...
  • Hotham Electorate: Mental Health (1 speech)
    I rise to alert the House to the very concerning lack of youth mental health services in my electorate of Hotham. The mental health of young Australians is one of the most difficult and important...
  • Multiculturalism (1 speech)
    This is an address I wish I did not have to give. When I was elected first to this parliament, I was elected as the member for Parramatta, and I was the member for four years. I latterly...
  • Multiculturalism, Parthenon Marbles (1 speech)
    Can I begin by associating myself with the comments of the member for Berowra and acknowledge the work that he does in relation to multiculturalism and working towards the social cohesion of this...
  • National Security (1 speech)
    I rise today to correct the record for I have been grievously misquoted to have said things that I clearly have not said. On Saturday morning, I was interviewed on Sky News, on their AM Agenda...