House debates
Tuesday, 20 June 2017
- Mavrogiorgis, Mr Elias (1 speech)
Today I rise to speak on a sad situation, and that is the passing of a stalwart in the South Australian Greek community, Mr Elias Mavrogiorgis. Mr Elias Mavrogiorgis was born on 5 January 1947 on... - Queensland Government (1 speech)
In the week that the State of Origin hangs in the balance, Queensland has slipped to fifth out of eight in the State of the states report, under a Labor government—behind Tasmania! But it... - Big Group Hug (1 speech)
Big Group Hug is a fantastic grassroots organisation based in Rosanna in my electorate. It is run entirely by volunteer residents who believe that all children deserve the very best start in... - Swan Electorate: Bentley Regeneration Project (1 speech)
I rise today— Ms Macklin interjecting— to update the House on the Bentley Regeneration Project within my electorate of Swan—and thanks to the member for Jagajaga for... - McEwen Electorate: Brain Fitness Conference (1 speech)
On 28 June I am heading out to Diamond Creek East Primary School for their inaugural Brain Fitness Conference. Led by Dr Maria Ruberto, a renowned psychologist with over 15 years of clinical and... - Hughes Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
Earlier this week, St Patrick's College, a great school in my electorate, at Sutherland, sent out a letter to parents and carers. It stated: The Federal Government has this week to pass the... - Spinal Muscular Atrophy (1 speech)
Last week I met an amazing Darwin mum and her daughter Aviana. Aviana is a gorgeous, happy and inquisitive almost one-year-old bub. She slept well in her early months and had what her parents... - Queensland Election (1 speech)
Deputy Speaker, you may well know that Queensland is warming up for an election and endorsed state candidates are out pounding the pavement. I could not be more proud of the state Liberal... - Education (1 speech)
Not content with ripping $31 million in funding from schools in the Chifley electorate, the Turnbull government is trying to make life even harder for young students aspiring to give back to... - Agricultural Shows (1 speech)
As the weather starts to slowly cool down in Central Queensland, the show season begins. The traditional country show has been an important part of our rural communities for more than 100 years.... - Brand Electorate: Queen's Birthday Awards (1 speech)
I rise today to congratulate two residents of my electorate of Brand in south-western Western Australia who have been recognised in the recent Australian Honours list for the good work they do in... - Forde Electorate: Queen's Birthday Awards (2 speeches)
Ninety seconds is probably not enough time for what I want to say today about the recipients of OAMs in the Queen's birthday honours list for 2017. My first nod is to the family of Geoffrey Lloyd... - World Refugee Day (1 speech)
Today, of course, is World Refugee Day, and on World Refugee Day this year we reflect on the report of the UNHCR, which tells us that at the moment there are more displaced people than at any... - Farrer Electorate: Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program (1 speech)
I rise today to highlight the wonderful ongoing work of the volunteers in my electorate who support the long and proud military history we share right throughout Farrer. As many of you know, the... - Citizenship (1 speech)
Members will have noted that Labor will oppose the government's proposed changes to citizenship legislation. Labor is committed to any measure that will keep Australians safe and we know that... - Maranoa Electorate: Birdsville (1 speech)
As we head into the winter break, I want to mention a unique and special event happening in my electorate of Maranoa in case anyone is looking for an outback holiday that will stick with them for... - Workplace Relations (2 speeches)
John Setka, the Victorian secretary of the construction union; Michael O'Connor, the national secretary of the CFMEU; Sally McManus, the secretary of the ACTU; and RBA governor Philip...
