Nov 30, 2021
2021 Valedictory Speech
2021 was a difficult year for many Canberrans as a result of COVID-19, the pandemic response, and a host of non-pandemic-related issues....
Nov 29, 2021
Cancellation of the National Multicultural Festival
The ACT Government has had 18 months to prepare for the 2022 National Multicultural Festival. Instead, the minister recently announced...
Nov 29, 2021
Dryland Ovals
Ginninderra’s dryland ovals are an important feature of our area. Ginninderra has the same amount of dryland ovals as the entire south...
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 23, 2021
Autism Assessments
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I am pleased to bring this motion before the Assembly today. ‘Autism spectrum disorder … is a persistent...
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
Night-time Economy
Thank you, Madam Speaker, and I thank Ms Castley for bringing this motion before the Assembly today. A strong night-time economy adds...
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...
Aug 2, 2021
Brumby Fitness
Earlier this year, five Australian men of Tongan heritage started up Brumby Fitness: Kalapu Kau Vaivai. The group’s Tongan name means...
Jun 23, 2021
Safe and Connected Youth – Funding Security
For many years, Canberra kids under age 16 who flee violence, abuse, and the impacts of alcohol or other drugs have had nowhere safe to...
