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Constituency Statement: University of the Third Age
This morning I take the opportunity to speak about some very significant organisations in my electorate, the first being U3A […]
Read MoreAdjournment Speech: Christian persecution in Pakistan
Tonight I wish to raise again in this House the case of Asia Bibi, a 53-year-old Christian woman who since […]
Read MoreConstituency Statement: Local Scouting Groups
One of the great institutions for young people in this country is the Australian scouting movement, with many thousands of […]
Read MorePrivate Members Business: Economic Management
I wasn’t planning on speaking today, but the member for Herbert has impressed upon me the need to refute some […]
Read MoreConstituency Statement: East West Link & Melbourne Traffic
It’s clear that Labor has deserted the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. We all know that Labor spent $1.3 billion of […]
Read MoreConstituency Statement: 2018 Eastern Football League Grand Final
This coming Saturday, the eastern suburbs will come to a halt when Vermont and South Croydon face off in the […]
Read MoreConstituency Statement: Melbourne Traffic
As another year continues, we see the traffic in Melbourne getting worse and worse by the week. In fact, most […]
Read MoreConstituency Statement: MENA Twilight Cup
A couple of weeks ago the Melbourne East Netball Association held the annual Deakin Twilight Cup, an event that I […]
Read MoreAustralian Institute of Architects Breakfast
Introduction Good morning everyone, it’s a pleasure to be here. It’s only fitting that we gather in one of the […]
Read MoreSecond Reading: Parliamentary Entitlements Legislation Amendment Bill
I would like to thank all members who have contributed to the debate on the Parliamentary Entitlements Legislation Amendment Bill […]
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