Parliamentary speeches

Racial Discrimination Act

October 30, 2014

"For me, the iconic, optimistic representation of modern Australia is that famous photo of Gough Whitlam and Vincent Lingiari. It captures a moment of great practical significance..."

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Cycling to work

October 29, 2014

"On Monday morning I, along with the member for Ryan and the member for Melbourne, met with Stephen Hodge and other cyclists from the Cycling Promotion Fund and the Heart Foundation..."

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Fuel prices

October 29, 2014

"Today, Labor members have been talking about the cost of living and about the pressures that ordinary families face in our electorates and in communities that are represented..."

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Omnibus Repeal Day Bill

October 29, 2014

"One thing is clear: this is not much of a tea party. I know the parliamentary secretary is looking for an alternative form of engagement, but I do not recommend he looks to a role..."

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Welcome to Australia

October 27, 2014

"Our national anthem, by its title, places striving for fairness at the centre of our national endeavour. It goes on, of course: For those who've come across the seas..."

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Cuts to Family Day Care

October 23, 2014

"I say to the member for Bass: thank you for that enlightening contribution. Thank you for that history lesson. One of the most interesting elements of the history lesson was the airbrushing..."

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