

The importance of an open and consultative democracy
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I am delighted to bring this matter of public importance in my name to the Assembly today. As Australians, we...
Aug 1, 2017


Bimberi allegations should be referred to ACT policing
Rachel Stephen-Smith should refer the disturbing allegations of systemic violence, drugs and a toxic culture at Bimberi Youth Detention...
Jul 6, 2017


Kikkert invites Canberrans to connect with disengaged youth
There are many creative ways that the everyday citizen can help reverse youth disengagement in Canberra. Using your birthday as an...
Jul 4, 2017


Kikkert calls on government to take youth unemployment seriously
The ACT Minister for Youth confirmed today that there are no programs or projects targeting youth unemployment in Canberra, Shadow...
Jun 22, 2017


Belconnen Community Service and Step Up for Volunteering
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise today to express thanks to Belconnen Community Service, or BCS, which serves ACT residents in my...
Jun 7, 2017


Conflict Resolution Service
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I wish to say a few words today in support of Conflict Resolution Service, an organisation that for more than...
May 11, 2017


Project Booyah
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I wish to say a few words in support of the Canberra Police Community Youth Club, or PCYC, and especially of...
May 10, 2017


External Review for Care and Protection
I move: That this Assembly Notes: That the 2004 Vardon Report (‘The Territory as Parent’) and the 2016 Glanfield Inquiry (‘Report of the...
May 10, 2017


The important contribution volunteers make in delivering community services in Canberra
Thank you, Madam Speaker, and my thanks as well to those who have already spoken on this important topic this afternoon. I think it...
May 9, 2017


Taoist Tai Chi Society of Australia (ACT Branch): 25th Anniversary
ADDRESS FOR TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA – ACT BRANCH 29 APRIL 2017 To all the members and friends of the ACT Branch of the Taoist...
Apr 29, 2017