House debates

Thursday, 25 March 2021

  • Nelson, Mr Tjakamarra (1 speech)
    It is with great sadness that I speak today about the loss of a remarkable leader, a remarkable Territorian, in Mr Tjakamarra Nelson, who passed away, sadly, in November last year. He has been...
  • New South Wales: Floods (1 speech)
    I rise today to talk about the impact of the recent heavy rain and flooding that has occurred in parts of north-west Sydney, affecting my electorate of Mitchell and adjoining...
  • Science meets Parliament (1 speech)
    Last Thursday, I had the privilege of meeting with some brilliant scientists and engineers through the Science meets Parliament program, hosted by Science & Technology Australia. Science...
  • Boothby Electorate: Waite Gatehouse (1 speech)
    Last week our local community secured a significant win for environmental and heritage protection with the decision by the state government to save the historic Waite Gatehouse. The Waite...
  • Greenway Electorate: Pearce Reserve Cricket Community, Bangladesh Independence: 50th Anniversary, COVID-19: School Students, Greenway Electorate: Afghan Community Support Association (1 speech)
    I rise to update the House on the grand opening of first-class amenities in my electorate of Greenway: the Pearce Reserve cricket pavilion in Kings Langley. An upgraded pavilion has long been a...
  • Women (1 speech)
    I want to take a moment to respond to the passionate pleas across Australia that we've heard over the last few weeks. It's impossible for me as a man to fully understand and appreciate what women...
  • Bangladesh, Easter, COVID-19: Education (1 speech)
    A heartfelt thank you to my colleague opposite for those words. Tomorrow will be such a wonderful celebration for the vibrant Bangladeshi communities in the electorate of Lalor and right across...
  • Western Australia: Forest Products and Timber Industry, Leschenault Hoo Hoo Club (1 speech)
    I want to acknowledge some of those involved in a critical industry in my part of the world—the South West timber industry. Ian Telfer is with WA Plantation Resources. WAPRES have a large...
  • Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (1 speech)
    I want to talk about an email I received from Mr Richard Barry OAM of Narrabri. He's drawn my attention to a matter which involves some 3,000 ex national servicemen of the over 15,000 who served...
  • Page Electorate: Australian Bravery Decorations, Bonalbo Show (2 speeches)
    I'd like to recognise three people from my community who have received Australian Bravery Decorations honours from the Governor-General recently. Bill Rathbone from Goonellabah has been awarded a...