House debates
Tuesday, 22 November 2016
- Mayo Electorate: Homelessness (2 speeches)
Tomorrow marks the deadline for submitting expressions of interest to buy the now empty Inverbrackie Detention Centre in my electorate of Mayo. My understanding is that at least five developers... - Leichhardt Electorate: Nautilus Aviation (1 speech)
In September I attended an event to celebrate the arrival of Nautilus Aviation's Bell 412EP multipurpose helicopter, a magnificent piece of equipment that is solely for emergency purposes in Far... - Iraq and Syria (1 speech)
This Friday marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence campaign. It will also be the launch of the Prosecute, Don't Perpetuate campaign, helping to end impunity for... - Telecommunications: Cottage Point Mobile Phone Reception (1 speech)
I stand here today to fight for the people of Cottage Point, who have been denied the basic right of reliable mobile phone coverage in their area. Cottage Point is a designated mobile blackspot... - Moad, Miss Sarah (1 speech)
Today I would like to acknowledge an exceptional young person from our electorate, Sarah Moad. Sarah is a former Laurimar Primary School student who was one of the winners of the 2015 Northern... - Dubbo Sports Awards (1 speech)
Mr Deputy Speaker, as you know, the Wellington area has a proud sporting history, and today I wish to recognise the outstanding achievements of the sports people from the district who were... - Tasmania: Health Care (1 speech)
Getting good health outcomes in regional and rural areas is difficult. On most measures, outcomes are behind those in the cities and suburbs. Meander Valley straddles my electorate and that of my... - Moore Electorate: Alta-1 College (1 speech)
I wish to record my thanks to Senator James McGrath, minister assisting the Prime Minister for his visit to the Alta-1 College in my electorate last Thursday to see firsthand the successful... - Centrelink (1 speech)
I rise to give voice to those who cannot speak for themselves: the elderly, the sick, the disabled, the unemployed and families who are dealing with the loss of an elderly parent—people who... - Canning Electorate: Byford & Districts Country Club (1 speech)
Recent studies suggest that loneliness is just as lethal as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Right now, six out of 10 Australians say they often feel lonely and 80 per cent of Australians believe our... - Lewis, Mr Russell (1 speech)
Today I rise to congratulate Mr Russell Lewis, a local paramedic in my electorate of Lindsay, on his recent and well-deserved retirement from the Ambulance Service of New South Wales. Russell... - Owens, Mr Chris, Robinson, Mr River (1 speech)
Chris Owens from Grafton has just won the Les Gilsenan memorial 350-millimetre standing block world championship in wood chopping. It took him 40 seconds to win the competition and take home the... - Moreton-Rankin Unity Cricket Game (1 speech)
There have not been enough nice things said about Australian cricketers in the last little while, so I want to pay tribute to my favourite cricketer of all time, the member for Moreton. Were it... - Swan Electorate: Environment (2 speeches)
I would like to speak about a couple of environmental projects in the electorate of Swan. The great state of WA has a beautiful environment with many magnificent locations in the seat of Swan.... - Moreton-Rankin Unity Cricket Game (1 speech)
Deputy Speaker, yes, I do appreciate the right of reply, but I am not going to question anything that the member for Rankin has said. It is true that Rankin did win the Unity Cup, which is a... - Petrie Electorate: Constituent Concerns (1 speech)
I take my role as a community representative very seriously. I know that the only way I can represent locals in the federal seat of Petrie is to get out into the community and listen to their... - Immigration (1 speech)
I rise to repudiate the offensive and disgraceful remarks by Australia's immigration minister. Last week, Minister Peter Dutton stated: The reality is Malcolm Fraser did make mistakes in bringing... - Fire Mitigation, Stronger Communities Grants (1 speech)
As we move into summer, it is important, as we all know, to be vigilant and prepared for the fire season ahead. I am very proud that, under the federal government's $15 million National Bushfire... - Western Australia: Unemployment (2 speeches)
Unemployment in Western Australia is officially the worst in the country, rising to 6.5 per cent in October. Just yesterday, Rio Tinto confirmed another 500 West Australian jobs will be cut from...
