Beyondblue Cup
In a similar vein to the member for Kingsford Smith, on Saturday I had the privilege of attending a very […]
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Supporting Apprentices Through Trade Support Loans
It gives me great pleasure to speak in support of the Trade Support Loans Bill 2014. A lot of speakers […]
Read MoreAcknowledging Yarra Ariels
We are very fortunate in my electorate of Deakin to be so well served by a large number of sporting […]
Read MoreEnhancing Productivity with Asset Recycling Fund
I was really pleased to follow the member for Bendigo in her contribution to this debate, because the member for […]
Read MoreAcknowledging Cherry Tree Grove Retirement Village
I am fortunate to have a number of well-run retirement villages in my electorate of Deakin. One of these is […]
Read MoreImplementation of the FATCA Agreement
ongratulate the Treasurer, Joe Hockey, on so quickly coming to the aid of Australian financial institutions and concluding the FATCA […]
Read More60th anniversary of St Thomas the Apostle Parish
Earlier this year I had the great privilege of joining in a special celebration in my electorate of Deakin—the 60th […]
Read MorePaid Parental Leave Amendment Bill
The fact that Labor’s position on this bill, the Paid Parental Leave Scheme Amendment Bill 2014, is so indefensible is […]
Read MoreLabor’s Debt and Deficit Legacy
It goes without saying that there is a great deal at stake in the debate we are having in this […]
Read MoreRepairing the Budget
It gives me great pleasure to rise this evening to talk about some important election commitments that we were able […]
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