House debates
Tuesday, 18 October 2016
- Housing Affordability (1 speech)
For many Australians, the dream of home ownership remains completely out of reach. Today only four in 10 25- to 34-year-olds own a home, compared to six in 10 in 1982. Why? There are a number of... - Mitochondrial Disease (1 speech)
Today, I seek the support of the opposition and the consideration of my colleagues to change the human cloning laws of 2002. There is no better reason than mitochondrial disease. The United... - Dobell Electorate: Wyong Hospital (1 speech)
Thousands of people joined a community rally at Morry Breen Oval in Kanwal on Sunday, opposing the New South Wales government's decision to privatise Wyong Hospital. This is our community... - WorldSkills Australia National Competition (1 speech)
Recently I told the House about Jake Hiscock. Jake is a local Lismore mechanic who took home the gold medal at the regional automotive mechanics competition in Kingscliff. As part of winning the... - Carers (1 speech)
This week is National Carers Week, a time to acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding contribution that Australia's unpaid carers make to our nation. These people contribute an estimated $60... - Berowra Electorate: Greenway Giants Baseball and Softball Club (1 speech)
I rise to congratulate the Greenway Giants Baseball and Softball Club on an outstanding 2016-17 season. The Greenway Giants baseball club has been a much valued and energetic part of the... - Ley, Dr Kem (1 speech)
As this Sunday is the 25th anniversary of the 1991 Paris Peace Accords for Cambodia, I rise to record my sadness and disgust at the murder of Dr Kem Ley. On the morning of 10 July, 2016, Dr Ley... - Maranoa Electorate: Warwick Rodeo (1 speech)
Monday marks the commencement of the 2016 Warwick Rodeo, which is Australia's most famous rodeo. Warwick Rodeo was immortalised in a song by Australian country music legend Buddy Williams in the... - Makeev, Mrs Tamara, OAM (1 speech)
Tamara Makeev's parents left Russia for Poland during the Russian Revolution. It was there Tamara was born in 1923. Then the Soviets advanced on Poland, deporting every former Tsarist Army... - McDonald, Mr John 'Cracka' (1 speech)
I rise to speak of a beloved son of Toowoomba, a great Australian and, above all else, a devoted family man. I refer to John 'Cracka' McDonald. John recently retired after 16 years as President... - Maldon-Dombarton Rail Link (1 speech)
There was a time when this parliament was fascinated with nothing more than the building of infrastructure. But, sadly, that time has passed, and we discovered yesterday in Senate estimates... - Tangney Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
As we approach the end of the school year, I wish all the Tangney high-school students heading to exams the very best of luck: study hard, apply your effort, and I know you will do well. Tangney... - Live Animal Exports (1 speech)
Australia's live export sector is critical to many of our producers, particularly in the north, and indeed to the Australian economy. It is a sector which has my strong support. But two issues... - Flynn Electorate: Bauhinia (1 speech)
Bauhinia is a proud, vibrant, proactive and caring community in my electorate of Flynn that I had the pleasure of visiting on a recent trip. Situated on the Dawson Highway and Fitzroy... - Lalor Electorate: Education (1 speech)
In Werribee, October reminds us of lots of things—most importantly the spring racing carnival. The equestrian centre in Werribee becomes the quarantine centre for all of our international... - Dawson Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
This morning, I issued a call for North Queenslanders to suggest a new name for a new bridge that has just been completed on the Bruce Highway. The 120 metre long bridge is part of flood-proofing... - Kent, Mr Alasdair (1 speech)
I am very proud to rise to congratulate Western Australian Alasdair Kent on taking out the 2016 Joan Sutherland & Richard Bonynge Bel Canto Award, one of the country's most prestigious... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
After so many reports of bribery, bullying, intimidation and links to organised crime, it is an absolute disgrace that Labor continues to operate a protection racket for union thuggery. It is no... - Hindmarsh Electorate: Walk Together (1 speech)
On Saturday, 22 October, the annual Walk Together walk is being held around the country. In Adelaide, it will start at 11 am at the Torrens Parade Grounds. Walk Together 2016 will be a huge... - Fallas, Mrs Patricia (2 speeches)
I rise today to pay tribute to Patricia Fallas on her 50 years—a herculean performance—of service to Meals on Wheels in the Mount Gambier community. Volunteers, as all on this side...
