Parliamentary speeches

Social Services and Youth Employment Bill

June 22, 2015

"I rise to make a contribution to the debate on the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Youth Employment and Other Measures) Bill 2015.This is a bill which speaks to this government's contempt for young Australians..."

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Medical Research Future Fund

June 17, 2015

"I also rise to make a contribution to the debate on the Medical Research Future Fund Bill 2015 and the Medical Research Future Fund (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2015. I follow a very interesting contribution..."

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Asylum Seekers

June 17, 2015

"This week is refugee week and, as it takes place, there are about 51 million people who are displaced worldwide. Let us take a moment to put ourselves in their shoes, to imagine their desperation, their vulnerability..."

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Employment

June 15, 2015

"I am very pleased to rise in support of this important motion moved by my friend the member for Charlton, which sets out a very sorry record from this government on jobs and calls for urgent action..."

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Magna Carta and Human Rights Commission

June 15, 2015

"Today, of course, we mark the 800th anniversary of the foundation stone of our democracy in the Magna Carta. This document established the rule of law against the logic of ends always justifying the means..."

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Medical Research Future Fund Bill

June 04, 2015

"I also rise to make a contribution to the debate on the Medical Research Future Fund Bill 2015 and the Medical Research Future Fund (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2015. I follow a very interesting contribution..."

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