House debates

Tuesday, 21 August 2018

  • Marine Protected Areas (1 speech)
    While the government tears itself apart, let's not forget the damage they're doing all around them. Last week they landed their awful, moth-eaten version of the national marine park plan. After...
  • Drought (1 speech)
    I rise to note a crisis rally being staged by Speak Up 4 Water next Monday in Deniliquin in my electorate of Farrer. It is in response to the growing impact of drought. In this case we're not...
  • Turnbull Government (1 speech)
    Would you look at this rabble here in this parliament today. This is a government gripped by chaos, hopelessly divided and in a state of panic. You're consumed by yourselves; we've seen it all...
  • Gilmore Electorate (1 speech)
    Living in Gilmore is a complete blessing. On 18 August I attended two commemorative events for Vietnam veterans. Firstly, I acknowledge the efforts of the Huskisson RSL Sub-Branch, because they...
  • Northern Territory (1 speech)
    As you're well aware, the Northern Territory is an amazing place. There's great food and there are awesome people. It's open and friendly. The lifestyle's fantastic. Even our storms are...
  • Forde Electorate: Holmwood Highgate (1 speech)
    I'd like to take this opportunity to congratulate engineering firm Holmwood Highgate in my electorate for winning a key part of the $1.4 billion Australian Defence Force contract, better known as...
  • Western Australia: Australian Workers Union (1 speech)
    On Saturday the member for Brand and I met in solidarity with Australian Workers Union members working for Alcoa in Western Australia who have been trying to negotiate a new enterprise agreement....
  • Queensland Seniors Week (1 speech)
    You will be excited to know that this week is Queensland Seniors Week, in which we celebrate the huge contribution made by older Australians all over the state. To mark the occasion, I invited...
  • Government Funding (1 speech)
    The community hates dodgy deals and quite rightly expects taxpayers' money to be spent wisely and transparently. No wonder we saw such outrage when the federal government handed over nearly half...
  • Vietnam Veterans Day (1 speech)
    This year marked the 52nd anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. Every year on Vietnam Veterans Day, 18 August, we pause and we reflect on the service and the bravery of those Australian men and...
  • Turnbull Government (1 speech)
    Chaos is the only word you can use to describe this terrible government. They are directionless. All they really care about are their own jobs. I read today in the newspaper that backbenchers...
  • Drought (1 speech)
    Last Monday I was thrilled to support an incredibly generous initiative that saw a convoy of 23 road trains leave WA bound for drought-stricken New South Wales. The cargo was 2,300 hay bales...
  • Turnbull Government (1 speech)
    Australia is in the grip of one of its most severe droughts ever. There are 60 bushfires burning across New South Wales at the moment. Workers and families are struggling with cost-of-living...
  • Brighton Soccer Club (1 speech)
    Brighton Soccer Club hosted Australia's largest girls' weekend soccer competition last Sunday. Dendy Park in Brighton East came alive with community spirit as the sporting energy of the world's...
  • Aged Care (1 speech)
    There are over 1,200 elderly people in the Illawarra who have been assessed by this government as having high care needs, but they cannot get the assistance from the government that they require....
  • Roads (1 speech)
    I rise on behalf of residents of La Trobe who are sick and tired of the traffic congestion on Clyde Road. Clyde Road, in the suburb of Berwick, is an hour from the CBD, and yet every morning and...
  • Liberal Party Leadership (1 speech)
    I rise to inform the House of an important development. On Sunday, the Leader of the House updated his register of interests to include two tickets to the Adelaide Festival's performance of...
  • Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd: Community Grants Program 2018 (2 speeches)
    The winter break was a great time to catch up with local companies that are going above and beyond in Bonner. One of these is the Port of Brisbane company. Just recently, the Port of Brisbane...
  • Liberal Party Leadership (6 speeches)
    I've said it before and, unfortunately, I have to say it again: who is the Prime Minister? Is it the member for Warringah, who sits up the back, directing all the policy, or is it his new friend...