House debates

Wednesday, 31 May 2017

  • Defence Procurement (1 speech)
    My state of South Australia has been on the front line of the economic vandalism that this government has embarked upon during its history, with two prime ministers, three defence ministers,...
  • Ryde Area Supported Accommodation for Intellectually Disabled (1 speech)
    I would like to speak again about a local organisation called RASAID, the Ryde Area Supported Accommodation for Intellectually Disabled. This group was formed six years ago by 19 local families...
  • Sport (1 speech)
    On this day of the first State of Origin rugby league match for 2017 I would like to say a few words about sport. Unlike others in this place, such as the member for Murray, Damian Drum, an AFL...
  • Deakin University: ALLPlay Dance (1 speech)
    Last Friday I had the pleasure of hosting the Assistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services, Jane Prentice, in the heart of Chisholm at Deakin University in Burwood. Together we...
  • Cunningham Electorate: Volunteers (1 speech)
    Like, I am sure, many of my colleagues in this place, when we are not here but back in our electorates we are often going out to a variety of groups in our community, participating in special...
  • Asia-Pacific Region (1 speech)
    An important subject I want to talk about tonight is the stability and security of the broad Asia-Pacific region. When Australia's Defence White Paper was being crafted in 2015 it noted that the...
  • National Indigenous Youth Parliament (1 speech)
    Last week I witnessed the occasion of the National Indigenous Youth Parliament and I want to speak about how important this initiative is and to thank the organisers of it, including the...