House debates
Thursday, 24 May 2018
- National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Bill 2018, National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2018; Second Reading (13 speeches)
The 14th of December 2017 is a day that I will never forget. It was the final hearing of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses into Child Sexual Abuse. As I approached the building, I... - Cybersecurity (1 speech)
Last week, the Turnbull government announced the rollout of phase 2 of My Health Record. The rollout means that every Australian's private health information will be stored online unless they opt... - Fadden Electorate: M1 Motorway (1 speech)
It is time to fix and upgrade the M1 between my community on the Gold Coast and Brisbane. The Turnbull government has $1 billion on the table to fix this critical stretch of road. We have a $1... - National Palliative Care Week (1 speech)
One of the most enormous privileges and authentic human experiences in my life was, 8½ years ago, helping my mum to die. I'll never forget the call: 'I've got an incurable cancer.' I was not... - Gilmore Electorate: Seniors Forum (1 speech)
Last week, as part of the Treasurer's community connection around the country, we held a seniors forum. It was an exciting sort of forum because there were some people there who were pretty angry... - Solomon Electorate: Buddy Boats Day (1 speech)
Today, in the Northern Territory, the mighty barramundi has been declared the official fish emblem of the Northern Territory. I know a lot of fishos out there will be very happy to hear that,... - Budget (1 speech)
The budget has delivered great news for the commuters in Bonner. We've got $300 million for the Brisbane Metro, we've got $1 billion to upgrade the M1, and I'm pleased to see the Queensland... - National Palliative Care Week (1 speech)
I would like to commend the member for Bruce for his heartfelt contribution today. I had intended to speak on the topic of palliative care, because this is National Palliative Care Week. Of... - Fisher Electorate: Cybersecurity (1 speech)
Yesterday I received a fascinating but worrying report from IDCARE, Australia's national identity and cybersupport service, based at the University of the Sunshine Coast, which is in my... - Glenorchy City Council (1 speech)
This week, the Tasmanian Integrity Commission tabled its report into Glenorchy City Council, where it highlighted the serious misconduct of Alderman Stuart Slade, general manager Peter Brooks,... - Robertson Electorate: Science and Engineering Challenge (1 speech)
This month, the Rotary Club of Gosford and the University of Newcastle hosted their annual science and engineering challenge at St Edward's College, a Catholic school. Year 10 students from 16... - Tasmania: Diagnostic Imaging (1 speech)
The average gap that Tasmanians pay for X-rays is $61, $9 more than the national average. For CT scans it's $172—that's $21 more—and for MRIs it's $206, $24 more than the national... - O'Connor Electorate: Aged Care (1 speech)
It was a real honour to be invited to officially open the new Manjimup Wellness and Respite Community Centre last Friday. The centre will accommodate the shire's home and community care service... - Newcastle Electorate: Courts (1 speech)
It was so disappointing to see yet another budget with no improvements for the Commonwealth courts in Newcastle. There was no acknowledgement of the terrible physical constraints the courts... - La Trobe Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
I rise to speak in regard to the urgent upgrade of Wellington Road—in particular, between Clematis and Lysterfield. This is a very important road—especially for the residents of... - Turnbull Government (1 speech)
I rise today to draw to the attention of the House the parlous state of female representation on the other side of this chamber. It is nothing but shocking. When we came back from the last... - Red Shield Appeal (1 speech)
This weekend thousands of volunteers will be joining the Salvos in knocking on doors for the annual Red Shield Appeal. This is perhaps Australia's best recognised fundraising drive as the appeal... - Budget (1 speech)
Question time is about to start, and I'm sure there will be plenty of accusations about the Labor Party engaging in class war—that's very predictable. But the truth is class war is... - Bennelong Electorate: City of Ryde Eisteddfod (1 speech)
I would like to announce a special birthday coming up in Bennelong. The City of Ryde Eisteddfod is about to turn 30, a wonderful milestone that all involved should be proud of. Since 1988, the... - Early Childhood Education (1 speech)
The Turnbull government's lack of interest in early learning is well known but was reinforced in the budget and it demonstrated that this government don't care about quality. They cut the... - Budget (2 speeches)
The waves of demographic and economic change are eroding confidence in a just society, that is why young Australians deserve to be heard and that's what is at the centre of this government's...
