This reflexive ideological opposition to public transport hamstrung Australia's capacity to boost productivity in our major cities and impacted negatively, as well, on the lives of too many Australians, including my constituents...
Read More...I would like to express my deep appreciation to the member for Watson, the Manager of Opposition Business, and the member for Sturt, the Leader of the House, for enabling this procedure to go forward...
Read MoreHIV is still here and it is on the move. This is, of course, the theme of this Thursday's World AIDS Day and it goes to the heart of this very important motion the member for Griffith has put before the House...
Read MoreThe Prime Minister often speaks of Australia as being the world's most successful multicultural society, and he is right to do so. I agree with the Prime Minister, but unlike him I am committed to standing up...
Read MoreHow much is enough? As Australia becomes increasingly unequal, that is a pressing question for members of this place to consider.
Read MoreIn making my remarks on the Migration Legislation Amendment (Regional Processing Cohort) Bill 2016, I want to talk about weakness and about toughness. These are two heavy words that have been lightly thrown by government members...
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