Parliamentary speeches

Centenary of Anzac in Scullin electorate

May 14, 2015

"Recently I had the privilege of attending several Centenary of Anzac commemorations in my electorate. I spoke earlier this year about the wonderful work done by many volunteers across the community..."

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Community meetings in Scullin electorate

May 13, 2015

"During the autumn recess of the parliament, I have been holding street corner meetings in the suburbs of Thomastown and Lalor in the Scullin electorate. I have done so to make sure that I am accountable..."

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Migration Amendment Bill

May 13, 2015

"I rise to make my contribution to the debate on the Migration Amendment (Maintaining the Good Order of Immigration Detention Facilities) Bill 2015. My contribution is in support of the amendments..."

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Workplace relations

March 25, 2015

"Reports today in an article in The Australian Financial Review by Ewin Hannan that Australia's largest carpet manufacturer is seeking to use the Abbott government's proposed national construction code..."

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ANZAC Centenary Local Grants Program in Scullin

March 24, 2015

"I rise to acknowledge the efforts of those involved with the Anzac Centenary Local Grants Program in the Scullin electorate. The Anzac tradition plays an important part in Australia's collective identity..."

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Data Retention Bill

March 18, 2015

"I rise also to speak on the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Amendment (Data Retention) Bill 2014. Debate around this bill is very important. It concerns challenging and complex legislation..."

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