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Speeches
Statements by Members: Deakin Electorate: Employment
Last week it was an absolute pleasure to have the Prime Minister and the Minister for Employment visit the electorate […]
Read MoreMatters of Public Importance: Economic Leadership
This MPI today on competent economic leadership clearly says to me that no-one would ever look to the absolute abject […]
Read MoreStatements by Members: Melbourne traffic congestion – East West Link
A couple of weeks ago I was very pleased to have the opportunity to address a very spirited group of […]
Read MoreMotion on the Centenary of Anzac
In listening to the various contributions in relation to this motion on the Centenary of Anzac and the 100th anniversary […]
Read MoreStatements by Members: Deakin Community Awards
Over the parliamentary recess, I was pleased to host the annual Deakin Community Awards. These awards are something that I […]
Read MoreAdjournment: 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 […]
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