House debates

Monday, 24 February 2020

  • Ovarian Cancer (11 speeches)
    I move: That this House: (1) recognises that: (a) February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month in Australia; and (b) 26 February 2020 is Teal Ribbon Day; and (2) acknowledges that: (a) ovarian...
  • Defence Industry (9 speeches)
    Last week I held the latest in my series of Fisher Defence Industry Initiative events, a roundtable meeting with Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston, AK, AFC, retired—try saying that too...
  • Chile: Human Rights (3 speeches)
    I move: That this House: (1) notes with concern the ongoing violence and political instability in Chile, driven by rising economic inequality; (2) condemns the use of lethal force against...
  • Vocational Education and Training (8 speeches)
    I am very grateful to the member for Braddon for this motion. We desperately need more of our young people in vocational education. We need to fill the skills gaps in our economy, which in some...
  • Backbone Youth Arts (5 speeches)
    I move: That this House: (1) notes: (a) the importance of grassroots youth arts organisations, including Backbone, based in the electoral division of Griffith; (b) that for thirty years Backbone...