House debates
Thursday, 24 November 2016
- Climate Change (1 speech)
On Monday I was privileged to meet with representatives of Micah Australia who were here campaigning for greater action on climate change in the Pacific. Asia and Pacific nations are on the... - Barker Electorate: Storms (1 speech)
I rise today to speak of the devastation to crops, orchards and vineyards in the Riverland that occurred recently. On the afternoon and evening of Friday, 11 November, a severe supercell... - Pabari, Mr Taj (1 speech)
I want to tell the House and the nation beyond about a remarkable CEO who has had a bit to do with my electorate. He is the co-founder of a global software company. What makes him a bit different... - Durack Electorate: South Beach Rescue (1 speech)
I rise to speak today on the exceptional courage displayed by four young boys from the town of Dongara in my electorate who saved the life of an elderly fisherman in rough seas off the coast at... - Broadband (1 speech)
A few moments ago, right there, the Prime Minister was bragging and slapping himself on the back and talking about what an amazing job he has done with rolling out the National Broadband Network.... - Diabetes (1 speech)
I am very pleased to be the co-chair of the Parliamentary Friends of Diabetes and, last evening, I assisted the Parliamentary Friends of Eye Health and Vision Care in hosting an event to support... - Western Sydney Airport (2 speeches)
It is unthinkable that Western Sydney Airport might open unsupported by an integrated and fully functioning rail network. The Sydney Morning Herald published an article this morning that... - Berowra Electorate: Hills District Mums (1 speech)
Last week I was privileged to have a meeting in Beecroft with a dynamic new community group in my electorate, the Hills District Mums. Hills District Mums is a Facebook group. It is a fantastic... - Defence Facilities: Chemical Contamination (1 speech)
Ever since news broke that chemicals from legacy firefighting foam may have contaminated the areas surrounding RAAF Base Williamtown and the Oakey Army Aviation Centre, the Turnbull government... - Crime (1 speech)
Last week I was very pleased to join with the mayor of the Maroondah City Council, Councillor Tony Dib, to announce that we are going ahead with the government's $435,000 commitment to improve... - Defence Facilities: Chemical Contamination (1 speech)
The Turnbull government has failed the people of Williamtown and Salt Ash. It has failed people whose homes, bodies, businesses and babies have been contaminated by firefighting chemicals that... - Forde Electorate: State Emergency Service (1 speech)
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the volunteers at the Logan State Emergency Service, including local controller Jim Ferguson, for placing first in the 2016 South Eastern... - Defence Facilities: Chemical Contamination (1 speech)
Following the member for Paterson's excellent contribution, I rise to talk about the devastating financial impact that the contamination around RAAF Williamtown is having on the residents of... - Sunshine Coast: Trade (1 speech)
The coalition government is unashamedly focused on growing Australia's economy. In a world that is more interconnected than ever, Australia's future prosperity will rely heavily on our ability to... - Victoria: Crime and Policing (3 speeches)
I rise today to put on the record a few facts about what is going on in Victoria and what was going on in Victoria under the former Liberal government. Day after day I sit in here and I listen to... - Robertson Electorate: Copacabana Community (1 speech)
This coming Saturday the community of Copacabana is invited to a morning tea at eleven o'clock at the Allagai Bay Cafe to discuss local issues and to hear updates on some major election... - Defence Facilities: Chemical Contamination (1 speech)
My heart goes out to people in electorates where homes have been contaminated by firefighting chemicals. The information coming out, including from the member for Paterson, is... - O'Connor Electorate: Returned Servicemen (1 speech)
Last week I met a remarkable ex-serviceman, Brian, an Afghanistan veteran doing great work in my electorate of O'Connor and beyond. Brian was discharged from the SAS on medical grounds after... - Defence Facilities: Chemical Contamination (1 speech)
I want to thank my colleagues who have spoken today. That is what good local members do; they stand up for their communities when times are tough. I have had the privilege, through the member for... - Small Business (2 speeches)
It was my pleasure to attend the launch of the Shop Small campaign here on Tuesday evening. I would like to thank Minister McCormack and my colleagues for spreading the message on just how...
