House debates
Wednesday, 24 July 2019
- Long, Mr Jack (1 speech)
Last week, we said goodbye in the Northern Territory to Mr Jack Long, who died at the Royal Darwin Hospital on 9 July, aged 84. Jack was born under a tree near Ti Tree in Anmatjere country in... - Lyne Electorate: Community Services (1 speech)
Over the last few years I have been in many discussions with community groups in Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest and Karuah about a number of important local projects. The upgrade of Lionel Morten Park... - China: Human Rights (1 speech)
I again speak on the ongoing mass and systemic human rights violations against the Uygur people of the Xinjiang province in China. More than a million people are detained simply by virtue of... - Aged Care (1 speech)
The provision of quality aged care which is accessible to families is an important priority within my electorate as our population ages. How we care for our elderly is a reflection on our... - Crown Melbourne (1 speech)
Since 18 October 2017, I have detailed in federal parliament whistleblower evidence of serious misconduct and criminality at Melbourne's Crown Casino and provided this evidence to Victoria's... - Schools (1 speech)
Today I rise to speak on the Local Schools Community Fund, which is a $30 million initiative of the Morrison government announced in this year's budget. It's designed to assist local schools,... - Maribyrnong Electorate: Moonee Valley City Council (1 speech)
My electorate, the electorate of Maribyrnong, is in the north-western suburbs of Melbourne. It's a fantastic area to live in and raise a family, and I want to thank the people there for choosing... - Climate Change (1 speech)
During the recent election campaign, I came across several constituents making the assertion that climate change was causing more weather related damage from tropical storms, bushfires, floods... - Burke, Mr Arthur Ronald, OAM (1 speech)
There are around 1,780 veterans who live in my electorate of Lilley on Brisbane's north side. Today, I rise to commemorate one local veteran from the Geebung RSL whose drive to serve the... - Kennedy, Mr Ian John, OAM (2 speeches)
The late Ian Kennedy OAM was a true example of someone who selflessly gave of themselves to better the lives of others. Ian was a well-loved member of the Mackellar community, being a great... - Mental Health (1 speech)
Mental health does not discriminate. It affects us all in ways that are, for some, often too difficult to express and for others too difficult to comprehend. The government and opposition both... - Groom Electorate: Humanitarian Settlement Program (1 speech)
My home town of Toowoomba is a declared refugee welcome zone. Our schools, health services, churches and various support groups have stepped up to embrace newcomers who, in their own way, bring... - Ballarat Electorate: Rail (1 speech)
The Ballarat rail yards, currently operated by Alstom, have been an important part of our community for over a century. At their peak, over 50 years ago, the rail yards employed over 600 people.... - Page Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
I'd like to congratulate Collins Creek Public School, which recently celebrated 100 years. Credit for the celebrations goes to the acting principal, Joy Muller; her centenary committee; the P... - Australian Sickle Cell Advocacy Inc (1 speech)
In June this year a very important health advocacy group was launched by my constituent Agnes Nsofwa. As her local federal member I was absolutely honoured to be given the opportunity to... - Lindsay Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
As the federal member for Lindsay, I welcome the Morrison government's infrastructure investment in Western Sydney. It will create many thousands of jobs for local people. As someone who commuted... - Australian Broadcasting Corporation (1 speech)
A year ago, I became the first member of parliament to receive the Defenders Badge from ABC Friends National. It was presented to me by Sue Pinnock, the ABC Friends South Australia spokesperson,... - Grey Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
Today the South Australian government has called for expressions of interest to tender for the building of the dual lanes through Port Wakefield and the overpass to the north and the second... - Cunningham Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Saturday, a week ago, there was a great event organised in Wollongong by one of our tremendous local organisations, Circus WOW. With Gabrielle Quigley and Libby Bloxham, Circus WOW organised... - Takchi, Ms Larissa (2 speeches)
I rise to congratulate Berowra constituent Larissa Takchi, who was crowned the winner of MasterChef Australia last night. Larissa is just 23, making her the youngest winner in MasterChef history....
