House debates
Wednesday, 27 June 2018
- Burt Electorate (1 speech)
Next week will mark two years since my election as the federal member for Burt. I have the huge honour of not just representing my community but being the first ever member for that area of... - Aged Care (1 speech)
Recently I had the pleasure of hosting the Minister for Aged Care and Minister for Indigenous Health in Bonner. There were many important visits and announcements on the day. I want to focus on... - Paterson Electorate: Maitland Regional Museum (1 speech)
At the heart of my electorate of Paterson lies the historic city of Maitland. Once upon a time, when the rivers were highways, Maitland was an inland metropolis. In fact, for a time, Maitland was... - McMillan Electorate: Neerim District Health Service (1 speech)
Neerim District Health Service is a small rural hospital and aged-care service in West Gippsland. I was delighted recently to visit the Neerim District Health Service, meet with CEO Cate Graham... - Lieberman, Mr Lou, AM (1 speech)
Colleagues, today I acknowledge, honour and thank the much loved former MP Lou Lieberman AM for his service to our nation, our state, our electorate of Indi and the community of Albury-Wodonga.... - Income Tax (1 speech)
Recently I spoke in the House about personal income tax cuts and company tax cuts. I spoke about a country that used to reward prosperity. Australia used to be a place where you could get ahead... - Broadband (1 speech)
Last February, I raised matters in the House about the quality and rollout of the NBN in the electorate of Lilley. Since then, there has been no significant improvement. Since coming to... - Stirling Electorate: Black Swan Health (1 speech)
I rise today to congratulate a local organisation in my electorate of Stirling, Black Swan Health, on winning the Community Hero of the Year category at the Stirling Small Business Awards held... - Bones, Mr Ted (1 speech)
Mr Ted Bones is a constituent of mine. He's a 73-year-old man who's got a pacemaker because of his heart problems. He's an ex-policeman and someone who makes a great contribution to our... - CQ Rescue (1 speech)
Not everyone lives within 10 minutes ambulance ride of a hospital, but medical emergencies can strike anyone at any time. For the almost 30 per cent of Australians who live outside of capital... - Jika Jika Community Centre, Reservoir Neighbourhood House (1 speech)
Nestled in the leafy and quiet streets of Northcote in my electorate of Batman, soon to be called Cooper, is a jewel of community hubs. I refer to Jika Jika Community Centre. On arriving at this... - Aspinall, Mr Peter, OAM (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge all the worthy O'Connor recipients of Queen's Birthday honours, which were announced on Western Australia Day. I'd like to give particular acknowledgement to my friend... - Juvenile Diabetes (1 speech)
It is a great privilege for me to report on the meeting I had on 15 June with my wonderful local advocates from the JDRF who are fighting the great battle in the cause of juvenile diabetes... - St Christopher's Cricket Club Presentation Day, Oatley Village Festival, Oatley Probus Club (1 speech)
On Sunday, 17 June, I attended St Christopher's Cricket Club presentation day at Panania Diggers. It was a great presentation that was very well attended. St Christopher's is a very strong club... - Greenway Electorate: Queen's Birthday Honours (2 speeches)
Today I rise to pay tribute to two outstanding local residents whom I have the privilege to represent as the member for Greenway. They've been awarded Queen's Birthday honours this year. Ken and... - Dunkley Electorate: Jubilee Park, Frankston (1 speech)
Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I greatly appreciate that acknowledgement. Firstly I want to speak today about Jubilee Park in my electorate in Frankston. Last week the Minister for Regional... - Age Pension (1 speech)
I want to take the opportunity to speak out on behalf of close to 100,000 aged pensioners in the Illawarra, the South Coast, the Shoalhaven and the Southern Highlands areas in which I live,... - Murray Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
The City of Greater Shepparton has been embarking on a revitalisation of its CBD. The council has seen the need for older infrastructure and streetscapes to be reworked and revitalised so that... - Vocational Education and Training, Richmond High School: Red Nose Day (1 speech)
When this government attacks TAFE, the pain is felt disproportionately in the Hawkesbury. Twenty-seven per cent of people in the Hawkesbury have a TAFE qualification—that's almost double... - Robertson Electorate: Surf Lifesaving (2 speeches)
Nearly 400 volunteer lifesavers from the 15 clubs across the Central Coast got together recently to celebrate another successful season at the Surf Life Saving Central Coast Awards of Excellence...
