House debates
Tuesday, 23 October 2018
- Shanahan, Ms Carly, Tozer, Mr Peter (1 speech)
Recently the New South Wales league of the Rip Curl GromSearch took place in Wooli and Carly Shanahan clinched the under-16 title. The series runs across 10 countries, with over 5,000 competitors... - Petition: Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (1 speech)
) ( ): I wish to bring to the attention of the House and present a petition that has been duly considered by the Petitions Committee and was found to be in order. The petition read as follows— - Condran, Mrs Jeanette (1 speech)
Like so many born during the Second World War and so many in our labour movement, Jeanette Condran was humble, selfless and compassionate. She had a stirring sense of fairness, social justice and... - Live Animal Exports (1 speech)
The government's chaotic oversight of the live sheep export trade continues. First it ruled out of the suspension of sheep exports during the hot northern summer, when common sense should have... - Canberra Electorate: Drones (1 speech)
As you know, I'm concerned about the drone delivery trial in Bonython, which is delivering burritos, coffee, croissants and Hydralyte as early as 8 am on a Sunday morning. Drones are regulated in... - Moore Electorate: Joondalup City RSL Sub-branch (1 speech)
The Joondalup City RSL Sub-branch has established a veterans' support centre at the Heathridge Community Centre. I was pleased to attend the official opening with the sub-branch president, Rick... - Australian Netball: Diamonds, Parliament House: Netball (2 speeches)
I rise today to congratulate the Australian Diamonds netball team on taking out the 2018 quad series in a four-way competition against South Africa, the English Roses and of course the New... - Cowper Electorate: Lions Clubs (1 speech)
On Saturday I had the honour of opening the Lions 201N1 District Convention at South West Rocks. Over 150 Lions gathered to plan the future of what is a great community organisation. The theme of... - Mayo Electorate: Encounter Celebration (1 speech)
Last weekend I had the honour of speaking at Encounter celebrations, where we recognised the historic chance meeting between French navigator Nicolas Baudin and English captain Matthew Flinders... - Canning Electorate: Regional Growth Fund (1 speech)
This government understands the importance of job creation in regional Australia. On Friday I was thrilled to announce that another Liberal-National government initiative, the Regional Growth... - Lyons Electorate: Bridgewater Bridge (1 speech)
It gives me no pleasure to rise today to speak, because I'm rising about this issue of the Bridgewater Bridge. The Bridgewater Bridge is a critical piece of infrastructure that's long been... - Groom Electorate: Small and Family Business (1 speech)
In recent weeks, I've had the opportunity to discuss with various small and family businesses across the electorate of Groom the government's recent announcements on further tax relief for such... - Mental Health (1 speech)
This month we've observed Mental Health Week, and we continue to focus on the fact that about one-in-five Australians are affected by a mental illness, yet many may not seek help because of the... - Hughes Electorate: Club Heathcote (1 speech)
I am pleased to report to the House that the Heathcote Services and Citizen Club, which operates as Club Heathcote, has been saved. This club first opened back in 1964, but, unfortunately, it... - Immigration Detention (1 speech)
There are occasions when you are reminded about the privilege that it is to serve in this place as a member or a senator—and, indeed, yesterday, on the occasion of the delivery of the... - New England Electorate: Decentralisation (1 speech)
I'd like to use this time to talk about how important decentralisation is. One of the premier issues of decentralisation was the movement of jobs from Canberra to Armidale under the relocation of... - Morrison Government (1 speech)
One of the biggest unanswered questions of the past few months has been: why was Malcolm Turnbull removed as Prime Minister, and how did Prime Minister Morrison emerge as Australia's 30th Prime... - Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program (3 speeches)
One of the very special opportunities afforded to us as members and senators in this place is to join in the ADF Parliamentary Program. I'd like to stop there, because I notice there are quite a... - Morrison Government (2 speeches)
Ever since the member for Cook became Prime Minister, he's tried to convince Australians that they need to move on, that there's nothing to see here, that he somehow pulled a Bradbury to become...
