House debates

Wednesday, 3 February 2016

  • Deahm, Ms Margaret Joan (Maggie) (2 speeches)
    When I was running for preselection in my seat of Sydney in 1997, I got a letter from Maggie Deahm. Maggie being Maggie, it was full of good, solid, practical advice—blunt and forthright....
  • Brisbane Metro Subway System (1 speech)
    Mr Speaker, I would also like to express my condolences to the family of Maggie Deahm and value her wonderful contribution to this House. I rise tonight to welcome Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham...
  • Kingsford Smith Electorate: Sydney Light Rail (3 speeches)
    The Baird Liberal government is engaging in one of the worst cases of environmental vandalism in our community in a very long time. On 28 December, right in the middle of the Christmas holiday...
  • Lindsay Electorate: Australia Day Awards (1 speech)
    Australia Day is truly a time that we reflect on the wonderful things that make us Australians. As the member for Lindsay, I am incredibly proud of the Lindsay residents and the residents of the...
  • Blair Electorate: Constituents (1 speech)
    Tonight, I will reflect on the passing of three people who will be long remembered in the electorate of Blair. Gabrielle 'Gaie' Madden was a trailblazing educator who taught thousands of Ipswich...
  • Road Safety (2 speeches)
    As federal members of parliament, we are used to receiving people or talking to people in our offices or out in the streets about federal issues. There is no doubt about that. But, of course,...