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Speeches
Adjournment: Australian humanitarian assistance to Myanmar following Cyclone Komen
Mr Speaker, it is wonderful to see you in the chair. I rise this evening to draw attention to a […]
Read MoreSecond Reading: Crimes Legislation Amendment (Powers, Offences and Other Measures) Bill 2015
It is a great opportunity for me today to lend my support to the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Powers, Offences and […]
Read MoreSpeech: Nomination of the honourable member for Casey to take the chair as Speaker of the House
That the honourable member for Casey do take the chair of this House as Speaker. First elected in 2001, the […]
Read MoreAdjournment: Mandatory minimum sentences for crimes involving violence against women and children
I rise again today to draw the attention of this House to an issue that is of great concern in […]
Read MoreStatements by Members: National Security: Citizenship
As I have said before, the first duty of good government is the protection of its citizens. I rise to […]
Read MoreStatements by Members: National Security
Protecting the safety of our community is the most important aim of this government. I therefore want to draw attention […]
Read MoreMatters of Public Importance: Infrastructure
This is an extraordinary MPI today. To have the member for Grayndler, with his glass jaw, get up and give […]
Read MoreSecond Reading: Labor 2013-14 Budget Savings (Measures No. 1) Bill 2014
I obviously rise in support of the Labor 2013-14 Budget Savings (Measures No. 1) Bill 2014. It is quite an […]
Read MoreFederation Chamber: Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2015-2016
It is an absolute honour to be able to speak in relation to the Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2015-2016 and […]
Read MoreIn 90 seconds: Growing Jobs and Small Business
Last week was a wonderful week for us in the Deakin electorate. We had the opportunity to celebrate some wonderful […]
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