House debates

Tuesday, 15 March 2016

  • Syria (1 speech)
    ) ( ): Tonight, I would like to raise the issue of the Syrian Civil War. Today is the fifth anniversary of the protest against the Assad regime that was met by gunfire. It started as a protest...
  • Taxation (1 speech)
    Labor's proposed changes to negative gearing put jobs and growth at risk. One-third of all new dwelling construction is financed by investors every year. Changes to negative gearing will result...
  • Turnbull Government (1 speech)
    It is six months since the member for Wentworth, Mr Malcolm Turnbull, became Prime Minister—and hasn't that been the world's longest disappointment? It is absolutely clear that the...
  • Herbert Electorate: Queensland Nickel Industries (1 speech)
    Queensland Nickel has operated in Townsville since the 1970s. Many things have changed in this business, and many challenges have been faced, but all challenges have been overcome until now....
  • Tuberculosis (2 speeches)
    If I mentioned tuberculosis, most Australians would believe that this is a disease that was eradicated in the 20th century; it was something that we tackled in the past and got rid of in our...
  • Mount Druitt Swimming Centre (1 speech)
    Before I begin my comments, I want to echo the sentiments expressed by the member for and the member for Kingsford Smith. I proudly signed up to the Barcelona Declaration. I think that the words...
  • Interrelate Bullying Awareness Program, Burrumbuttock Hay Runners (1 speech)
    Bullying is never acceptable, and I am very proud of two local girls from the Alstonville Public School who have won awards in a state-wide antibullying competition. More than 5,000 year 5 and 6...