House debates

Monday, 10 October 2016

  • Greyhound Racing (1 speech)
    The Dapto dogs are an icon of the Illawarra—in fact, not just of the Illawarra, because, wherever I go throughout New South Wales, Australia and even the world, when I people where I am...
  • O'Connor Electorate: Wellness and Respite Centre (1 speech)
    I also like to support the dogs, particularly the Western Bulldogs who had a wonderful win in the grand final during our break. I am very pleased to discuss a recent funding announcement in my...
  • Steel Industry (1 speech)
    This evening a very important meeting will be occurring in Wollongong, and if it were not for the fact that the House will be sitting the member for Whitlam and I would definitely be there. The...
  • Canta, Mr Dan, Robert Connor Dawes Foundation (1 speech)
    Today we celebrate stories of human achievement. Recently, 17-year-old Goldstein resident and Brighton Grammarian Dan Canter joined an exclusive club. Dan is one of only 142 people who have ever...
  • Employment, CSL Brisbane (1 speech)
    () (): I rise to speak about the uncertain future that seafarers on the CSL Brisbane have in front of them. Last week I met with Paul and Thomas, two men who unexpectedly found out only a number...
  • Mobile Black Spot Program (1 speech)
    In the electorate of La Trobe, when you are driving your car along and you are on the mobile phone, there is nothing worse than realising that the person you were talking to is no longer there....
  • Lowles, Mr Charlie (1 speech)
    The recent local government elections in New South Wales saw many new faces appear at Blacktown City Council. While we welcome them, I would like to take some time this morning to recognise the...
  • Republic of Armenia (1 speech)
    I rise today to congratulate the people of Armenia on a significant milestone in the modern history of a nation that holds a special place in the hearts of many residents in my electorate. On 21...
  • Workplace Relations (4 speeches)
    I rise to talk about an issue that is currently occurring in my constituency, and that is the dispute in the McCain’s workforce. There are some 400 workers employed at the McCain plant in...