

Multicultural Australia
I rose in the Assembly today to respond to a disturbing speech that was given in the Federal Parliament yesterday by Senator Anning. The...
Aug 15, 2018


Recycling Bins at Charnwood Group Centre
I seek leave to make a brief statement in relation to the petition that I have presented. *** Madam Speaker, I have presented a petition...
Aug 14, 2018

The importance of all parents having an informed choice in determining their children's educatio
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I am delighted that Ms Lee has brought this matter of public importance before the Assembly today. I speak from...
Aug 2, 2018


Senior Practitioner Bill
Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak briefly in support of the Senior Practitioner Bill. This proposed legislation is broad in scope and...
Aug 2, 2018


Reporting on the Multicultural Framework
Madam Speaker, I am pleased to move this motion today and to address this very important topic. In doing so, I speak on behalf of tens of...
Aug 1, 2018


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


Children and Young People Amendment Bill 2018
Madam Speaker, I rise today to resume debate on the Children and Young People Amendment Bill 2018, which was first presented to the...
Jul 31, 2018


Overdue investment in adoption welcomed
For years the Canberra Liberals have maintained that vulnerable children need quicker access to security and stability, Shadow Minister...
Jul 6, 2018


Wellbeing of Bimberi staff in doubt as lockdowns surge
The health and wellbeing of youth workers is in doubt following a surge of operational lockdowns at Bimberi Youth Detention Centre,...
Jun 27, 2018


Ombudsman Amendment Bill 2018
Madam Speaker, I rise today to resume debate on the Ombudsman Amendment Bill 2018. In doing so, I wish to speak from a very personal...
Jun 7, 2018