House debates
Wednesday, 2 March 2016
- Australian Labor Party: 20th Anniversary of the Class of 1996 (1 speech)
Twenty years ago today was a very notable day in the life of our nation—not because it was the member for Grayndler's 33rd birthday or the member for Gorton's 34th birthday and certainly... - Groom Electorate: Defence White Paper (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about the local gains for our defence forces in the seat of Groom. Last week we saw in the defence white paper a spending increase of some $30 billion. A significant part of... - Brisbane City Council (1 speech)
On 19 March there will be local government elections throughout Brisbane, and I rise to speak particularly about the Brisbane City Council election and some concerns I have—as written about... - Macquarie Electorate: Defence White Paper (1 speech)
The release of the 2016 Defence white paper which sets out the coalition government's comprehensive and responsible long-term plan to ensure Australia's national security. The defence white paper... - Canberra Electorate: 20th Anniversary of the Howard Government (1 speech)
The 20th anniversary of the election of the Howard government is a dark day for Canberra. Upon its election, the Howard government took an axe to our nation's capital—it took an axe to our... - Gayle-Weiling, Ms Jaide (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about an incredible young person in my electorate of Macarthur who, just one year after undergoing spinal surgery, has earned the title of Australian inline skating champion.... - Member for Wills (1 speech)
Today, I clock up 20 years in this House. It is a great honour to serve here. In the age of the 24/7 media cycle, and a cultural tendency to chew politicians up and spit them out, it is a... - Dobell Electorate: Marine Rescue Norah Head (1 speech)
Late last year I was honoured to attend Marine Rescue Norah Head to present a 15-year Service Medal to Bill Hignett, Coxwain Certificate to Fiona Perram, and a Marine Rescue Leading Crew... - Dodson, Mr Pat (1 speech)
I just want to say how completely proud and pleased I am that Pat Dodson is joining the Labor team at the next election. Pat is a truly extraordinary guy. He has been a force in the Kimberley for... - Bass Electorate: 2016 Junior Track Cycling Nationals (1 speech)
As patron of cycling in Tasmania, I had the privilege last Friday afternoon to present medals at the 2016 Junior Track Nationals in Launceston. It was fantastic to see Australia's first indoor... - Australian Labor Party (1 speech)
Like my classmate from 2013, the member for Rankin, I rise today to celebrate the 20 years of service from the members for Wills, Jagajaga, Grayndler, Hunter and Senator Conroy in the other... - Capricornia Electorate: Defence (1 speech)
I am pleased to inform the House that Central Queenslanders will benefit from a plan to spend $190 million on defence infrastructure in the Rockhampton-Livingstone regions in the coming years.... - Jagajaga Electorate (1 speech)
Twenty years ago today I was elected as the member for Jagajaga. No matter what any of us do in public life, our first duty is to our constituents. It was and is an incredible honour to be... - Meningococcal B (1 speech)
I seek leave to table a petition for consideration by the House. I note the petition was certified at a recent meeting of the Standing Committee on Petitions as being in accordance with the... - Employment (1 speech)
Twenty years ago today I was extended to the great privilege of representing the wonderful people of Hunter and I thank them for that honour. Hunter Region is a better, wealthier place and has... - Ovarian Cancer (1 speech)
I rise to advise the House about an ovarian cancer fundraiser that was held last Friday, the Ovarian Cancer Cockteal Party, which was organised by Ali Burton from radio station Mix 104.9, who is... - Supertrawler: Geelong Star (1 speech)
I take this opportunity to again speak about the ongoing travesty that is occurring in Australia's fisheries and marine environment with the introduction of the foreign supertrawler Geelong Star.... - Grey Electorate: Woomera and Cultana (1 speech)
Like many South Australians, I welcome the government's white paper on defence. As a South Australian I took particular note of the commitment to enable the shipbuilding industry, the extent of... - Grayndler Electorate (1 speech)
Twenty years ago today I had the honour of being elected as the member for Grayndler. I never forget the date because it happened to be my 33rd birthday, and since then I have been proud to... - Petition: Refugee Intake and Resettlement (1 speech)
I congratulate the members for Hunter, Grayndler and Jagajaga on their 20 years of service. They have been a credit to the institution of this parliament. Today I ask your indulgence to present...
