House debates

Wednesday, 21 June 2017

  • Global Security (1 speech)
    This week we witnessed the fourth terrorist attack in the United Kingdom in as many months. As Muslim worshippers were leaving a gathering to celebrate the breaking of the Ramadan fast in...
  • Energy (1 speech)
    Tonight I would like to share with the House some great news. There is a report in today's Australian by Matt Chambers, the resources reporter, under the headline 'Coal can't compete with...
  • Hindmarsh Electorate: Aged Care (1 speech)
    I rise to speak about a very important issue in my electorate and in electorates all over Australia. My electorate is one of the oldest electorates in the country; something like 18 per cent of...
  • Sciacca, Hon. Concetto Antonio, AO, Bowman Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
    I rise to recognise the passing of the Hon. Con Sciacca this afternoon. He will be close to many of us in this chamber. He had a long battle with cancer which came to an end today. There will be...
  • Sciacca, Hon. Concetto Antonio, AO (2 speeches)
    Tonight, I want to recognise the life of the friend of mine, Con Sciacca AO. Con, our thoughts and prayers are with your wife, Karen, your daughter, Zina, your granddaughter, Grace, and your...
  • Adani Carmichael Coalmine (1 speech)
    While thousands of kilometres apart, the people of Central Queensland felt a sense of kinship with Whyalla, all thanks to an Indian company. Earlier this month, Adani announced that the steel...