House debates
Thursday, 22 June 2017
- Melbourne Electorate: Ramadan (1 speech)
I have never felt a warmer welcome than when I am with Melbourne's Muslim communities, and now is a special time, as Muslims right around the world are observing Ramadan, a month of fasting and... - Petrie Electorate: Business (1 speech)
I want to say to the small businesses in my community: there are only six business days left in this financial year, and now is a great opportunity to take advantage of the instant asset tax... - Victoria: Infrastructure (3 speeches)
Something has been playing on my mind since this government announced its budget. I have been wondering if the Prime Minister or Treasurer would ever pass their year 3 Australian geography test.... - Energy (1 speech)
Speaking about looking after the needs of all Australians, earlier this week I asked the Treasurer in question time about the importance of a reliable and affordable energy supply for our... - Refugees (1 speech)
This week, the UNHCR released its annual global trends study, which found that 65.6 million people around the world had been forced to flee their home because of violence or persecution by the... - McMillan Electorate: Representation (1 speech)
I want to talk today about representation. I raised an issue about aged care in this chamber only a few weeks ago. The first tweet that came through was: 'Broadband just wants to pork barrel his... - Citizenship (1 speech)
In 1948, Immigration Minister Arthur Calwell, bringing into parliament the Nationality and Citizenship Act, stated: When this bill becomes an act … It will symbolize not only our own pride... - Schools (5 speeches)
Today I would like to talk about the origins of what is colloquially known as 'the big lie'. What I refer to is Labor's claim that there are cuts to school funding. Labor's cunning plan on this... - Sciacca, Hon. Concetto Antonio 'Con', AO (1 speech)
Today, I pay tribute to the life of the Hon. Con Sciacca AO, who sadly lost his battle with cancer yesterday afternoon in Brisbane. The term 'larger than life' is used too lightly in my opinion,... - Energy (1 speech)
I have to tell you that, living in Australia, it almost feels like we are living in the twilight zone. We have some of the largest naturally occurring energy reserves anywhere in the world; we... - Turnbull Government, Braddon Electorate: Budget (1 speech)
I rise this afternoon to reflect on the last 12 months, nearly, as the member for Braddon and on the neglect Braddon has experienced under this government. When you consider that half of the... - Queensland: Sport (3 speeches)
Mr Deputy Speaker Coulton, I am so glad that you are in the chair, because I would not normally stand here in parliament and talk about yet another Queensland win in the State of Origin....
