Apr 11, 2017
Kikkert calls on government to better protect children in care
A silent protest to raise awareness of systemic problems in child protection services are timely reminders for the ACT government to...
Apr 5, 2017
Prisoners Aid ACT - Domestic Violence
First of all, I wish this evening to thank Paul for inviting me to say a few words at this meeting of Prisoners Aid ACT. I appreciate all...
Mar 30, 2017
Family Violence Amendments
Madam Speaker, I stand today to move two small but quite significant amendments to the bill under debate. I and the rest of the Canberra...
Mar 30, 2017
Multiculturalism
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Today I wish to speak in support of multiculturalism. This isn’t merely an academic discussion for me. As a...
Mar 29, 2017
Better Hearing Australia
Yesterday I spoke about Heart Support-Australia, a wonderful organisation in my electorate that provides a community of lifelong support...
Mar 28, 2017
The importance of early childhood education in the ACT
As the Shadow Minister for Families, Youth and Community Services, I am delighted to speak on the matter before us this afternoon: the...
Mar 28, 2017
Family and Personal Violence Bills
Madam Speaker, I am grateful for the opportunity to resume the debate on this important legislation, which the Canberra Liberals will be...
Mar 28, 2017
Heart Support Australia
Madam Speaker, I wish to take a few moments this afternoon to speak in support of Heart Support-Australia. Heart Support-Australia has...
Mar 23, 2017
Canberra Liberals lead Barr Government on stronger health laws
The Canberra Liberals are delighted to have steered the ACT government into finally considering the Prime Minister’s proposal for uniform...
Mar 23, 2017
ACT Brumbies
Madam Speaker, I wish to take a few moments this afternoon to speak in support of the ACT Brumbies. The Brumbies were formed 21 years ago...