

Monaro Portuguese School
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Last month we observed International Mother Language Day. This day has its origin in the Bengali Language...
Mar 21, 2019


Colombian Independence Day
Thank you, Madam Speaker. The twenty-first of July is the winter solstice – the shortest, darkest day of the year, and often one of the...
Aug 1, 2018


Australian Anglo-Indian Association of Canberra
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Unlike many other cities in Australia, Canberra enjoys four distinct seasons. Typically, from the end of April...
Jun 7, 2018


Sāmoan Independence Day
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Earlier this week, I had the honour of joining the Sāmoan community in the ACT in celebrating Sāmoan...
Jun 6, 2018


Ramadan
Madam Speaker, as we approach the final week of the sacred month of Ramadan in the Islamic calendar, I rise today to pay tribute to...
Jun 5, 2018


Hawker Primary School Fete
Thank you, Madam Speaker. It was my privilege on a recent Sunday morning to attend the autumn fete held at Hawker Primary School. What a...
Apr 11, 2018


Youth Week
Thank you, Madam Speaker. National Youth Week begins this Friday – ten days dedicated to young people between the ages of 12 and 25....
Apr 10, 2018


Harmony Day
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I wish to take the opportunity this Harmony Day to acknowledge a special group of people who work tirelessly to...
Mar 22, 2018


Multicultural Dimensions in the Office for Mental Health
Thank you, Madam Speaker. As is often mentioned in this chamber, we live in a richly multicultural city, with 32 per cent of residents...
Mar 20, 2018


Indian Republic Day
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I want to take this opportunity to publicly thank the India Australia Association of Canberra for recently...
Feb 20, 2018