Federation 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 […]
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In 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 […]
Read MoreIn 90 seconds: East West Link
I rise today, again, to draw the attention of the House to the impact that traffic congestion is having on […]
Read MoreConstituency Statements: Centre for Regional Knowledge and Innovation
During budget week I was very pleased to announce that the Commonwealth will provide $3 million through the National Stronger […]
Read MoreCondolence Speech: Fraser, Rt Hon. John Malcolm, AC CH
I also rise today to place on record my respects on the death of the Right Honourable Malcolm Fraser, and […]
Read MoreFederation Chamber: Benefits of the East West Link
I rise today to draw the attention of the House to a most serious issue that I have discussed many times in this place and that is very important to my electorate of Deakin: the current state of play with respect to the East West Link project in Victoria
Read MoreADJOURNMENT: Prevention of Violence Against Women
I rise this evening to discuss what is probably the most important issue to me and my community at the moment and that is the prevention of violence against women.
Read MoreAdjournment Debate: Foreign Investment
This afternoon I want to draw the attention of the House, again, to an important issue that a number of residents in my electorate of Deakin have taken the time over many months, indeed years, to bring to my attention and that is the foreign investment in established residential real estate.
Read MoreHouse Statement: Bill Shorten Confirms Opposition to East West Link
This week marked the occasion when Bill Shorten finally confirmed that he has turned his back on the people of Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, by supporting the reckless tearing-up of the contracts to build the East West Link.
Read MoreSpeaking on the Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2014-2015
It is an honour to speak today on Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2014-2015 and cognate bills. Given the wide-ranging nature of the debate, I want to focus on an issue of paramount importance to not only my electorate of Deakin and the state of Victoria but, increasingly, all Australians and that is the progress of Melbourne’s East West Link
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