House debates
Thursday, 22 June 2017
- Workplace Relations (3 speeches)
If we do not pass Labor's penalty rates bill today, in 10 days 700,000 workers will get a pay cut. On the same day, those that make $1 million a year will get a $16,400 tax cut. It does not stop... - Gilmore Electorate: Queen's Birthday Honours (1 speech)
This week I have welcomed Jessica Weakley, a work experience student from Bomaderry High. She has written for me, and her words are as follows: Australia is a nation of extraordinary people. It... - Workplace Relations (4 speeches)
In 10 days 700,000 workers will have their penalty rates cut—people who are working in retail, hospitality and pharmacy, the workforces of which are predominantly women. We are talking... - Flynn Electorate: Mount Larcom Show (3 speeches)
I am looking forward to this weekend, and let's hope we are all home by then. - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
Here are the facts. Fact: we are in a climate where wages growth is at its lowest. Fact: we are at a time where underemployment—where people want to work more but cannot do it—is at... - Berowra Electorate: Pacific Hills Christian School (1 speech)
I was honoured to open recently the senior school extension at Pacific Hills Christian School in my electorate in Dural. I want to acknowledge Stephen Trew, the chairman of the council; Dr Ted... - Gender Equality (3 speeches)
Equality for women is at the heart of Labor's enduring values. It is not only in our platform but is also central to policy development and implementation. Consecutive Labor governments have... - Bonner Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
It is with great pleasure today that I announce that the federal government has committed $10 million to go towards the Brisbane City Council's upgrade of Green Camp Road. This adds to the... - Workplace Relations (2 speeches)
In just over a week, 10 days to be exact, the Prime Minister will give millionaires a gift of a tax cut of $16,400 and on that same day low-paid workers will get a wage cut. Seven hundred... - Australian Filipino Association of the Central Coast (1 speech)
I rise to honour the Australian Filipino Association of the Central Coast. The annual AFACC Charity Queen Quest was held last Saturday night. For 20 years, the local Filipino fundraisers have... - Turnbull Government (1 speech)
Mr Deputy Speaker, the member for Lalor thanks you for getting the pronunciation of her electorate correct today! We have heard a lot about consistency from our Prime Minister in the last few... - Environmental Conservation (1 speech)
I rise today to highlight the important work this government is undertaking to preserve our natural environment in my electorate of O'Connor. Last week we committed an extra $2 million to support... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
Time is running out. Under this out-of-touch Prime Minister, under this out-of-touch government, in just 10 days time, millionaires will get a tax cut, and, in just 10 days time, 700,000... - Riseley, Mr Ian (3 speeches)
I would like to inform the House of the very proud achievement of a local resident of Goldstein from the local Rotary Club of Sandringham who has been elected to be President of Rotary... - Workplace Relations (8 speeches)
As we have heard today, in 10 days time, the landscape for Australian workers will change. In the seat of McEwen, some 8,000 people are about to get their wages cut because of the decision of... - La Trobe Electorate: Puffing Billy (1 speech)
I rise to congratulate Puffing Billy steam train for the fantastic work done by the volunteers—in actual fact, there are over 400 volunteers there— the CEO, John Robinson, and all... - Budget (3 speeches)
Today is the last day before the winter parliamentary recess, and you can imagine the conversations going on on the other side of the chamber. 'Where are you going on your European holiday? Lake... - North Sydney Electorate: Community Services (1 speech)
I have spoken in this chamber before about the incredible contribution being made within our local communities by the thousands of people who volunteer to help others every year. It is... - Budget (2 speeches)
The first of July 2017 will be a black day in the short, miserable history of the Turnbull government. It will be the day the practical manifestations of this government's bleak economic policy...
