Speeches
Ryan Community - ANZAC Day and Boer War Memorial
Monday, 20 May 2013 14:07 in Speeches
Anzac Day has a significant place in the hearts and minds of all Australians. It is an opportunity to take the time to pause and remember those who have given their lives so that we can enjoy the freedoms today that we so often take for granted.
Anzac Day is always a special time for the residents of Ryan, particularly for those who have friends and family based at the Gallipoli Barracks at Enoggera.
Military Justice Amendment Bill 2013
Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00 in Speeches
I rise to speak on the Military Justice (Interim Measures) Amendment Bill 2013.
Today's bill will extend the interim regime established by the Military Justice (Interim Measures) Act (No. 1) 2009 following the High Court's invalidation of the original legislation establishing the Australian Military Court in Lane v Morrison in 2009.
Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment Bill 2013
Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00 in Speeches
I rise to speak on the Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Military Compensation Review and Other Measures) Bill 2013. This bill is a further step in implementing the recommendations of the Campbell review of military compensation agreements. It has taken two terms of this Labor government to conclude.
That review was commissioned to investigate compensation arrangements under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
Ryan Community - World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00 in Speeches
Last Wednesday was World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day.
Every year on 8 May we honour the birthday of Red Cross founder Henri Dunant and celebrate the work of Red Cross members, volunteers and staff, who work all year round to support vulnerable people.
Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Bill 2013
Thursday, 16 May 2013 00:00 in Speeches
I rise to speak on the Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Bill 2013, the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Bill 2013 and associated bills.
The ageing of our population is the biggest social issue facing Australia.
Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Digital Dividend) Bill 2013
Wednesday, 20 March 2013 10:18 in Speeches
I rise to speak on the Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Digital Dividend) Bill 2013. The government has previously announced that it will release 126 megahertz of broadcasting spectrum as a digital dividend.
The general purpose of this bill is to address some discrepancies in the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 and the Radiocommunications Act 1992 regarding the auction of the digital dividend spectrum, which is due to take place from April 2013.
Treaties Committee Report Presentation
Wednesday, 20 March 2013 10:14 in Speeches
On behalf of the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties, I present the committee's report entitled Report 132: Treaties tabled on 18 September and 30 October 2012.
In accordance with standing order 39(f) the report was made a parliamentary paper.
Private Member's Motion - Superannuation
Wednesday, 20 March 2013 09:18 in Speeches
I rise to speak on the member for Greenway's motion on superannuation policy. The Australian people do not deserve this government.
They do not deserve a government that has increased taxes on superannuation by $8 billion. They do not deserve a government that has attacked the voluntary savings of low-income earners by drastically cutting the super co-contribution scheme.
Ryan Community - Wesley Hospital
Wednesday, 20 March 2013 09:15 in Speeches
I rise to speak about some extraordinary work being carried out by the Wesley Hospital in Brisbane.
It is leading Australia in pioneering an extremely complex surgery using the state-of-the-art da Vinci surgical system, a robotic platform for operating on the human body in the most minimally invasive way.
Export Market Development Grants Amendment Bill 2013
Friday, 15 March 2013 10:45 in Speeches
I rise to speak on the Export Market Development Grants Amendment Bill 2013.
The EMDG scheme was set up to support export promotion expenses of eligible enterprises in order to boost exports of Australian produced goods and services.
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