House debates
Monday, 30 November 2015
- Social Cohesion (1 speech)
The Prime Minister has changed the tone of the government's language about Muslim Australians, and that is a good thing. Yesterday there was a return to the old rhetoric from the Minister for... - Infrastructure: South-East Queensland (1 speech)
South-East Queensland is responsible for one fifth of Australia's economic and employment activity; and currently one in seven Australians resides there. Its population is expected to grow from... - Telecommunications (1 speech)
Once again I find myself speaking on the mobile phone black spot issue, this time on behalf of the community of St Andrews—just near your electorate, Mr Speaker. Through the Mobile Black... - Herbert Electorate: 3rd Brigade (1 speech)
As 2015 heads toward an inevitable close, Townsville's 3rd Brigade at Lavarack Barracks embarks on a new phase. The last couple of years have seen a remarkable transition from an infantry base to... - National Security (1 speech)
There has been a welcome change of tone in our national conversation about terrorism and national security since the new Prime Minister deposed the member for Warringah. Gone is the worst of the... - Wright Electorate: Scenic Rim Business Excellence Awards (1 speech)
Today we were joined in the parliament by the Council of Mayors of South-East Queensland. I take this opportunity to acknowledge Paul Antonio, Mayor of Toowoomba; Paul Pisasale, Mayor of Ipswich;... - Ladies in Black (1 speech)
In 20 years time, when Ladies in Black is having its second-decade anniversary performance, I will be able to say that I was at the opening night of that Queensland Theatre Company production of...
