Sep 18, 2023
Uluru Statement
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Paragraph 1(i) of this motion draws attention to the need ‘to create better outcomes for all Australians’,...
Sep 11, 2023
Appropriations Debate: Community Services Directorate
Thank you, Madam Speaker. When ACT Labor and the Greens really want to get something done, they stop at nothing to make it happen – or to...
Mar 30, 2023
Condolence Motion – Aunty Agnes Shea OAM
Aunty Agnes Shea OAM was the senior member of the United Ngunnawal Elders Council, which she helped to establish. Her recent passing has...
Mar 22, 2023
Response to Anti-racism Motion
Greens MLA Andrew Braddock moved a motion today regarding something he calls ‘anti-racism’. On behalf of the Canberra Liberals, I...
Feb 7, 2023
The ACT Government fails to genuinely engage with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
Today the chief minister called on his own government ‘to develop a community awareness campaign’ for the Voice Referendum, even though...
Nov 24, 2022
First Nations Voice
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I wish to speak to the amendments circulated in my name. Before doing so, I want to make some things very...
Nov 29, 2021
Privacy Breaches
Thank you, Madam Speaker, and I thank Ms Lee for bringing this very important motion before the Assembly today. I rise today to speak in...
Nov 22, 2021
Appropriations Bill: Community Services Directorate
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Disruptions like Covid have a way of bringing clarity, highlighting both strengths and weaknesses. This has...
Nov 10, 2021
Reporting Racism
Thank you, Madam Speaker, and I thank Mrs Jones for bringing this very important motion before the Assembly today. Nine months ago, I...
Sep 15, 2021
Important Financial Support for the Community Sector
I start by thanking Mr Davis for bringing this motion today, and I move the amendment circulated in my name. Before speaking directly to...
