House debates
Monday, 2 March 2020
- Indi Electorate: Tastes of Rutherglen (1 speech)
Grape and wine production is a major industry in Indi. From the King Valley's Prosecco Road to the full-bodied reds of Glenrowan and Rutherglen, our magnificent vineyards draw crowds, win awards... - Boothby Electorate: Road Infrastructure (1 speech)
On 28 January this year I called on the South Australian Liberal government to urgently commission a planning study to find a heavy-vehicle bypass route to get trucks off the South Eastern... - Macnamara Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Elwood is so nice that even members of the National Party like to go there! On the weekend I spent time at a number of different community events at Elwood. On Saturday afternoon I attended the... - Lyne Electorate: Barrington Coast Region (1 speech)
I'd like to take this opportunity to promote a beautiful region in my electorate called the Barrington coast. It's governed by the MidCoast Council. Not only has the whole area been hard-hit by... - Defence Facilities: Chemical Contamination (1 speech)
In early September 2015, my community was faced with a terrible shock. Splashed across the front page of the Newcastle Herald was: 'red zone'; 'contamination'. Commercial fisheries were closed... - British Pensions (1 speech)
At every level, Australia's relationship with the United Kingdom is deep and enduring. We share so much in terms of our people-to-people contacts, our values and our history. It therefore saddens... - Aged Care (1 speech)
Late last week we saw an extraordinary backflip by this government. It finally backflipped on its decision to privatise the aged-care assessment teams. After trying to pretend that it hadn't, two... - Business (1 speech)
Today is Labour Day in my home state of Western Australia, a day which commemorates the achievements of organised labour to implement the eight-hour working day many the middle of the 19th... - King, Ms Vicky (1 speech)
This Thursday in Wollongong we will pay our final farewell to a friend, a local city councillor, a local community leader—Vicky King. Vicky is the sort of person who I feel like I have... - Lindsay Electorate (1 speech)
Like so many people in my community of Lindsay, my family and I enjoy spending time on the Nepean River. Our river has been there for generations for people in Western Sydney to enjoy. That's why... - Climate Change (1 speech)
Climate change is real. The opportunities of acting on climate change are real—secure jobs, cheaper energy and a cleaner world. I spoke to a range of people on Clean Up Australia Day on... - Coronavirus (1 speech)
The welfare of the people is to be the highest law—anyway, that's what Cicero said, or 'Kikkero', as my Latin teacher would correct me—and obviously the welfare of the people is best... - Queensland: Bundamba By-Election (1 speech)
I rise to place on record my thanks and support for Jo-Ann Miller, the outgoing state member for Bundamba. Jo-Ann's been a fierce fighter for the people of Bundamba for over 20 years. Jo-Ann has... - NSW TrainLink (1 speech)
Most members of parliament travel to and from Canberra by plane, and a few of us are lucky enough to drive. Last week I decided to make the journey by train, which is operated by NSW TrainLink.... - Defence Facilities: Chemical Contamination (1 speech)
Along with many colleagues, I welcome the in-principle agreements reached in the class action over PFAS contamination in Williamtown, Katherine and Oakey. They are a win for these brave... - British Commonwealth Occupation Force, Royal Papua and New Guinea Constabulary (1 speech)
Deputy Speaker Claydon, I want to remember two unique forms of national security: the British Commonwealth Occupation Force from 1945 and 1952 and the kiap patrol officers from 1949 to 1973, who... - Moreton Electorate: Meals on Wheels (1 speech)
There are several wonderful Meals on Wheels services in my electorate of Moreton. Before I had kids and entered parliament I used to volunteer weekly, but I still try to get out and help them... - Berowra Electorate: Inala (1 speech)
Inala is an outstanding organisation in my electorate which reflects so much of our community that makes me proud. It was founded in 1958 to provide the highest quality support to individuals... - Calare Electorate: School Grants (1 speech)
I want to congratulate our 13 local schools who received funding under the Local Schools Community Fund. The successful schools in this round of funding are: Aitken Hill Primary School, to build... - Heart Health Check (1 speech)
Last Wednesday, along with many of my colleagues, I took an annual heart health check. Qualified health professionals measured my blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol levels. I can... - Shipping: Aurora Australis (1 speech)
It should be a no-brainer for a government that has otherwise ignored the serious decline in Australian shipping to look closely at the opportunity to secure the ongoing service of the Aurora... - Reid Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
I rise today to commend the schools across Reid who are being supported by funding from the Morrison government for their fantastic environmental initiatives. There is $48,000 being delivered to... - Cootes, Mr John, OAM (1 speech)
John Cootes is an Australian legend, and his legendary status was recognised on Australia Day when he was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia. Many people know John as a champion rugby... - National Security (1 speech)
Most of us will never see the work that ASIO does in the shadows to keep us safe, that's why the Director-General's annual threat assessment speech is so important. I attended the speech last... - Blair Electorate: Act For Kids (1 speech)
Today I wish to acknowledge and congratulate Act For Kids, doing great work in Ipswich in my electorate of Blair. Act For Kids is a charity providing integrated life-changing therapy to kids who... - Groom Electorate: Rotary Wing Aircraft Maintenance School (1 speech)
On Friday night my wife, Anita, and I were honoured to be guests at the Rotary Wing Aircraft Maintenance School, or RAMS, official dining-in night at the Swartz Barracks, Oakey, Army Aviation... - Treasurer (1 speech)
According to its latest annual report, outcome 1 of the Australian Treasury is 'to improve the wellbeing of the Australian people'. Treasury has included 'wellbeing' in its mission statement... - Veterans (1 speech)
Australian veterans deserve the best care. The allied health professionals and occupational therapists delivering that care deserve to be fairly compensated. But the Department of Veterans'... - Climate Change (1 speech)
I spent most of my Sunday at the Sydney Road Street Party, chatting to the people of my electorate of Wills. I put up a board near the stall, with issues of importance marked on it, and invited... - Fairfax Electorate: Coolum Beach Surf Life Saving Club (2 speeches)
I'd like to think that my deep suntan and my thick dreadlocks and chiselled physique might make it very clear that I represent some of Australia's finest surfing beaches, up on the 'Sunny Coast'...
