Pages tagged "Speeches"
Racial Discrimination Act 1975 Statement
I rise today to laud the work of our community leaders in defending the Racial Discrimination Act and to join them again to call on this government to step back from the precipice, to step up and say they will make no changes. After a lifetime of work in schools...
Budget and low-SES
One of the things I love about being home in Lalor is running into former students, at the supermarket, at the football, or at netball coaching my team. Last weekend was no different. A former student told me how she and others were going at university. Another spoke about his...
Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal
I rise today to support the motion moved by the member for Perth and join her in calling on the government to retain the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal so that it can do its job to make our roads safer for all users. I note the comments by the member...
Disability Support Pension
Earlier this month I met with a community member, Ms Wen Jiang. Wen is 46 and has lived for 30 years suffering from rheumatoid arthritis—a condition that has not only had a crippling affect physically but in all areas of her life.
Like 5,000 other members of my community, Wen...
Local Education Funding
At this time last year, in the staff room of the school where I was principal and in staffroom conversations across sectors and across the country, Gonski funding was on the horizon and the optimism was palpable. We were excited the education debate had been so deep. The national partnerships...
Budget
I rise today to condemn the 2014 Budget delivered yesterday. People say 'Change the government and you change the country'. Last night's budget shines a harsh spotlight on the truth of this. Even battle-hardened politicians and the most cynical in our communities are shocked by the draconian measures introduced in...
Official Opening of Emmanuel College Trades Training Centre
Firstly I would like to pay my respects to the traditional owners, the Woiwurung and Wathaurung people and their elders past and present.
It is indeed great to be here today for this opening.
I commend Emanuel College and particularly Chris Stock and the team here at the Notre Dame...
Official Opening of the Wyndham Vale GP Super Clinic
I would like to pay my respects to the traditional owners, the Woiwurung and Wathaurung people and their elders past and present.
I am so honoured to be here today, with Terry O’Bryan and his wonderful team and Clovis Bonner and his terrific board.
I also acknowledge our local council and...
Wyndham Athletics Club Presentation Night
I’m sorry I can’t be here tonight. One of the best parts of being an MP is being able to attend awards nights like tonight.
To see people be recognised for their efforts and achievements. To see those who miss out graciously applaud the victor. To see the club review...
Racial Discrimination Act 1975
I rise today to express my concern at the retrograde actions of this government in seeking to repeal section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act and failing to discuss section 18D, which protects free speech, and to express my concern that this government is sending a dreadful message to the...