House debates

Wednesday, 29 March 2017

  • Northern Territory (1 speech)
    The Northern Territory is still assessing the impact of devastating GST cuts. Chief Minister Michael Gunner and Treasurer Nicole Manison are hoping to be in Canberra later this week to meet with...
  • North Sydney Electorate: War Memorials (1 speech)
    As we approach Anzac Day 2017, our minds turn to those commemorative events, marches and dawn services that will unite Australians in gratitude for those who have served Australia in times of war...
  • Dobell Electorate: Legal Aid (1 speech)
    Brooke is a Central Coast mum who lives with severe post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety as well as other medical problems. To cope with family violence and sexual assault, Brooke turned to...
  • Bennelong Electorate (1 speech)
    Last Saturday morning, I attended three local events that confirmed with me how special and strong the community in Bennelong is. First up was the Ryde Little Athletics season finale fun day/age...
  • Denison Electorate: Welfare Reform (6 speeches)
    Older Australians are getting a raw deal from this government. Indeed, just last week in the Sunday Tasmanian, a survey of local pensioners found that many are struggling, that a staggering 74...
  • Anzac Day (1 speech)
    As this is the last sitting week before Anzac Day, can I take the opportunity to encourage all Australians, including my constituents in Menzies, to participate in the various Anzac Day services,...
  • Field, Mr David (1 speech)
    I want to highlight the remarkable work of my local constituent David Field of Kingscliff. David has been volunteering for the Australian Volunteers for International Development program since...
  • Chisholm Electorate: Child Care (1 speech)
    Across Chisholm, child care is something that so many people are concerned about. Childcare costs are intrinsically linked to the family budget. In talking to parents with young children across...
  • Community Celebrations (1 speech)
    Labor extends its best wishes to Assyrian communities in Australia and around the world celebrating Assyrian New Year or Akitu. Assyrian New Year is one of the oldest celebrations in history and...
  • Diabetes: Continuous Glucose Monitors (2 speeches)
    You know, as a backbencher, you can achieve quite a lot. I look back over my last few years in the parliament and think of Australia-wide intervention orders—an idea that came out of our...