House debates

Tuesday, 5 September 2017

  • Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
    I rise to speak on an issue of grave concern. Rape and Domestic Violence Services Australia, RDVSA, which has been providing trauma counselling to 1800RESPECT clients since its inception by the...
  • Middle East (1 speech)
    I'd like to speak about my recent experiences in Palestine. I will say from the outset that I have always been a strong fan and very impressed with the story of Israel, from what I've seen, and...
  • Parramatta Electorate: Riverside Theatres (1 speech)
    In Parramatta we have a theatre known as the Riverside Theatres. There are three theatres in all: the main theatre, Lennox and Rafferty's. It serves our community well. It's about 30 years old....
  • Pension and Benefits (1 speech)
    I'm sad to announce that I don't really have a great grievance! I'm more happy than anything this evening. That's because, last Thursday, the Minister for Social Services, Alan Tudge, tabled the...
  • Broadband (1 speech)
    Tonight, I rise in the parliament to brief the parliament, but also on behalf of the residents in the Centenary Suburbs of Brisbane, which I proudly represent here, to raise their concerns about...
  • Gold Coast (2 speeches)
    I rise to reflect not just on the tragedy of the deaths at the Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld but also on the challenges the industry has had moving forward, growing and getting back on its...