House debates
Wednesday, 6 September 2017
- Jordan-Baird, Ms Clara (1 speech)
Yesterday morning, my office, my party and my community in Melbourne's west heard the devastating news that my dear friend Clara Jordan-Baird had died. I want to recognise Clara's life here today... - Robertson Electorate: McEvoy Oval (1 speech)
I rise to speak about some fantastic news for the Peninsula community in my electorate of Robertson. I have confirmation that the government has delivered on a much-needed upgrade to McEvoy Oval... - Jordan-Baird, Ms Clara (1 speech)
I rise to join the member for Gellibrand in condolence today and pay tribute to the life of Clara Jordan-Baird. This week, the Australian Labor Party and, indeed, the community lost an amazing... - Roads (1 speech)
Building and maintaining better and safer roads is something that's incredibly important to the Turnbull government, and to me personally, given the massive amount of time I spend on the road in... - International FASD Awareness Day (1 speech)
I rise today to draw attention to the fact that Saturday, 9 September is International FASD Awareness Day. FASD, or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, is a lifelong disability which children can be... - Client Liaison Pty Ltd (1 speech)
I bring to the House's attention the questionable business practices of Messrs Harvey Miller AO and Monte Morgan as joint CEOs of Client Liaison Pty Ltd. Living a 'Wild Life', they may boast of... - Streets Ice Cream, Workplace Relations (1 speech)
Next week, the Liberal and National parties commence their fifth year in government. Under this government we have seen sustained attacks on workers and their representatives. The latest company... - La Trobe Electorate: Upwey-Tecoma Community Recreational and Sporting Hub (1 speech)
At the beginning of August this year, I attended the sod-turning ceremony for the brand new $3.6 million Upwey-Tecoma Community Recreational and Sporting Hub. The idea for the hub was founded by... - Health Care: Nurse Practitioners (1 speech)
Colleagues, today I want to sing the praises of older people nurse practitioners, who provide regular consultation in regular aged-care facilities, in-patient acute care, telehealth, and remote... - Chisholm Electorate: Community Organisations (1 speech)
The Chisholm community is strengthened and enriched by the many hardworking people who dedicate countless hours in our local sporting clubs, Neighbourhood Houses, social groups and other... - National Stroke Week (1 speech)
In 2017, someone has a stroke in Australia every nine minutes, and it's predicted the number of strokes will more than double by 2050. Stroke is a time-critical emergency caused when blood supply... - Mackellar Electorate: Rugby Union (1 speech)
On 26 August, I witnessed the Warringah Rats achieve a hard-fought victory in the grand final of the prestigious Shute Shield tournament, winning their first piece of silverware in 12... - Endometriosis (1 speech)
When I had the honour of becoming an Endometriosis Australia ambassador, I pledged to end the silence for the one in 10 women in our communities—and in my community—who are suffering... - Medicines Australia: PharmAus 2017 (1 speech)
As I've said many times, Bennelong is Australia's capital of innovation. We are home to some of the most innovative companies and organisations in the country. From wi-fi to the Granny Smith... - The Ballarat Courier: 150th anniversary (1 speech)
As members will know, the region I proudly represent has a significant history. A vital element of that notable history is the history of newspapers and publishing. It started when Henry Seekamp... - RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre, Veterans Support Centre Lockyer/Brisbane Valley (1 speech)
Recently I had the opportunity to organise an event for the Veterans Support Centre Lockyer/Brisbane Valley, taking members on a tour of the Amberley RAAF base. During our visit, we had the... - Child Protection Week (1 speech)
It's Child Protection Week, and today I'm calling on parliament to open up our hearts, our minds and our wallets—and our communities—to a group of young people who have come to... - Mallee Electorate: Broadband (3 speeches)
The people in the Mallee should be able to drive on a decent road, have adequate telecommunications, have good educational opportunities for their children and know that when they go do the... - His Holiness Pope Tawadros II (1 speech)
Today is a very special day for the parliament. I've had the great privilege and honour of welcoming His Holiness Pope Tawadros II. He's the Patriarch of the Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt,... - Blenkhorn, Mr George (2 speeches)
Mr Speaker, if you haven't read the piece by the Treasurer, 'Why I cherish Jan 26 in all its complexity', I suggest you should; it's a great Australian story. Another great Australian story is...
