House debates

Monday, 13 August 2018

  • Braddon By-Election (1 speech)
    On another topic, I want to put on the record my deep and sincere thanks to the people of Braddon for giving me the opportunity to return today to the federal parliament. It is a tremendous...
  • Leichhardt Electorate: Theatres (1 speech)
    I rise tonight to talk about a much-loved community asset in my electorate, the Rondo Theatre. Founded in 1953, the Cairns Little Theatre is a community driven, incorporated amateur theatrical...
  • Longman Electorate (1 speech)
    It's been quite some time since I rose to address this chamber—96 days in fact, not that I was counting, of course. It's been 96 days since I stood in this chamber and declared: I am not...
  • Dunn, Mr Robert Riddell (1 speech)
    Robert Riddell Dunn was born on 12 April 1929 and passed away on 25 June 2018. First and foremost, Rob was a husband, a father and then a grandfather with very strong family values. I was lucky...
  • Fremantle By-Election (1 speech)
    I am glad, grateful and humble to have been re-elected as the member for Fremantle. It is a great privilege, and it brings with it a great responsibility. The trust placed in me as a...
  • Energy (2 speeches)
    Tonight in Woolbrook, where I grew up, it's going to be minus three. On Sunday it will be minus six. In Armidale it will be minus eight. I say this so that people can clearly understand why I...