House debates

Monday, 18 June 2018

  • Riding for the Disabled Association of Western Australia (1 speech)
    I want to congratulate the Riding for the Disabled Association of Western Australia South-West Centre. They are based in Gelorup, and recently they celebrated their 40th birthday. From very...
  • Wright, Mr Darryl Charles (1 speech)
    I commend the previous speaker, the member for Forrest, for her remarks. Nothing gives me greater pleasure than to be able to make this speech in the house today. I'd like to acknowledge and...
  • Navy Exercises Hamel and Sea Raider (1 speech)
    On 14 and 15 June, as part of my responsibilities under the Defence subcommittee of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade standing committee, I travelled to Rockhampton to inspect exercises...
  • Lindsay Electorate: ARTWEST (1 speech)
    The greater Penrith region is where it's at. My community is bursting at the seams with talent and skill, and I am very, very proud to represent them. The sixth annual ARTWEST St Marys art and...
  • Robertson Electorate: Local Sporting Champions (1 speech)
    Last week I had the chance to catch up with some of the recipients of our Local Sporting Champions grants. Over afternoon tea, I was able to hear from these amazing young sports talents about...
  • Whitlam Electorate: Centrelink (1 speech)
    Well, in a Melbourne Cup field of dumb decisions, this government's decision to close the Warrawong office of Centrelink takes the cake. I'm pleased to be standing here today with the member for...
  • Black, Mr Heath (1 speech)
    In my view, the word 'hero' is bandied around far too often. In fact, we hear about heroes in sport on a daily basis. It might be a fleeting engagement, but ultimately we hear them referred to as...
  • Cunningham Electorate: Warrawong Centrelink Office (1 speech)
    Mr Deputy Speaker, this is an opportunity for members to talk about issues of concern to constituents in their electorates. Well, let me tell you, the constituents in my electorate are very, very...
  • Corangamite Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
    I rise this morning to raise serious concerns about the Victorian Labor government's failure to fund a number of schools in the Corangamite electorate which have urgent infrastructure needs....
  • Ward, Mr Stephen, Ward, Ms Tracy (2 speeches)
    In around September of 2013 Denman resident Stephen Ward suffered a terrible stroke. He wasn't yet 50 years of age. Stephen's recovery has been slow, painful and frustrating. It hasn't stopped...