House debates

Monday, 21 November 2016

  • Middle East (4 speeches)
    I am pleased to support this motion moved by the member for Calwell. The motion reads: That this House: (1) acknowledges that: (a) 500 to 700 Palestinian children are arrested, detained and...
  • National Security (9 speeches)
    I move: That this House: (1) notes that as the terrorist group, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, comes under increasing pressure in Iraq and Syria, there is the risk that more foreign...
  • Income Inequality (8 speeches)
    I move: That this House: (1) notes with deep concern that:   (a) income inequality in Australia is growing such that currently the top 20 per cent of households receive half of...
  • Battle of Long Tan (8 speeches)
    I move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) on 8 November at Government House the Governor-General awarded ten soldiers with military awards for actions at the Battle of Long Tan; and (b) these...
  • White Ribbon Day (14 speeches)
    I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges that White Ribbon: (a) is a male led campaign to end male violence against women; (b) is now active in over 60 countries around the world; and (c) has...