Sep 12, 2023
Listening to GPs re Payroll Tax
My Canberra Liberals colleagues and I have tried everything to stop the ACT government imposing a new payroll tax on general...
Sep 12, 2023
Walk My Pain (by Pain Australia)
I had the privilege of joining my friend and former colleague Giulia Jones on the lawns of Parliament House to bring awareness of 1.8...
Sep 11, 2023
Motion to Delay Decriminalisation of Dangerous Drugs
In 2020, families with loved ones struggling to access drug treatment services asked me to sponsor a petition for them. The petition...
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...
May 31, 2023
No Inquiry for Calvary Acquisition (Following On from 246A Statement)
When a bill is introduced, debate is adjourned to allow for scrutiny, including referral to a committee. If the committee then chooses to...
May 9, 2023
Payroll Tax for GPs
For years, GPs have not been subject to payroll tax. A recent reinterpretation of tax law in NSW has changed this. Whilst most states and...
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 28, 2023
Background Checking Legislation Amendment Bill 2022
I had the opportunity to resume debate on the Background Checking Legislation Amendment Bill 2022, which seeks to amend the Children and...
Mar 20, 2023
Restore the ANU Bus
Bus service on the ANU campus began in 1980 and continued for 39 years. The university grew up around this bus route, with residence...
Mar 20, 2023
Dryland Ovals – Land Management Plans: Response to Ministerial Statement
I welcome the consultation being conducted with Florey primary school and the wider community on the future of the Florey oval. This...