House debates

Monday, 19 October 2015

  • Gilmore Electorate: Cancer (1 speech)
    Code C for cancer is such a significant term. Last week was Carers Week, and the weekend was a great follow-up. On 10 October, one of our most well-known breakfasts, Party in Pink, was once again...
  • Deafblindness (1 speech)
    I rise to recognise the dignity and resolve of all people living with deafblindness in Australia and to renew our nation's promise of equality and opportunity for all our citizens. According to...
  • Dunkley Electorate: Mornington Peninsula Youth Hub (1 speech)
    I rise to share my optimism, hope and aspirations for the young people of the Dunkley community. As I move around the electorate, I cannot help but be inspired by young people. There is this...
  • Federal Circuit Court of Australia (1 speech)
    The Federal Circuit Court is under considerable stress across Australia. There are 65 Federal Circuit Court judges, but currently there are only 61. As judges retire, they are not being replaced....
  • Housing Affordability (1 speech)
    Housing its people is a fundamental responsibility for government. The current instability in Australia's housing market is disturbing, and the time has come for change. It is our duty as...
  • Family Court (1 speech)
    Last month I spoke about domestic violence. Today, I refer to a matter which I believe is often linked to domestic violence. I refer to relationship breakdowns and divorces, the often-messy...
  • Petrie Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
    It is in frustration that I rise to draw attention to the crippling impact of traffic congestion in my electorate of Petrie—specifically, the traffic that banks up every morning and...
  • Childhood Cancer, Griffin, Miss Erin (1 speech)
    Last month was Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and I know that many on both sides of the House wore yellow pins to recognise what I think is an incredibly important month. Many of us here have...
  • Carmichael Mine (2 speeches)
    I want to thank Minister for the Environment Greg Hunt for by re-approving the Carmichael mine. Rarely has anyone ever faced such ill-informed, vitriolic and personal attacks as this man and his...