29/11/2016
Statement on Aged Care – Federation Chamber
In my maiden speech I spoke of the challenges we face as a nation with an ageing population, which will result in increasing demands on our aged care sector, whilst facing very difficult economic times.
28/11/2016
Statement on Coalition Government’s National Stronger Regions Fund supporting projects in Maryborough and Gympie – Federation Chamber
I congratulate the Liberal-National coalition government on the success of its National Stronger Regions Fund. The National Stronger Regions Fund was an initiative of the National Party, led by my predecessor in Wide Bay.
23/11/2016
Statement on Bruce Highway, Cooroy to Curra four lane project – House of Representatives
It was a pleasure to welcome the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport to Wide Bay last week to inspect progress on the Bruce Highway, Cooroy to Curra, four-lane Section C project.
7/11/2016
Statement on United Synergies StandBy Response Service – House of Representatives
Last week I met with Christopher John and Karen Phillips from the United Synergies organisation, whose head office is based in my electorate of Wide Bay.
United Synergies is a great organisation that helps young people, families and the wider community with child and family relationships, education support, employment, homelessness, mental health and support after suicide.
7/11/2016
James Nash High, Gympie High, and Victory College Awards Nights – Federation Chamber
I have recently had the pleasure of attending awards nights at Victory College, James Nash State High School and Gympie State High School.
It was great to see the range of awards presented, and I congratulate the students on their achievements under the guidance of their dedicated teachers.
20/10/2016
Funding for Ration Shed Museum, Cherbourg – Federation Chamber
I rise to congratulate the Ration Shed Museum at Cherbourg on its successful application for funding from the Coalition Government’s Indigenous Advancement Strategy.
Cherbourg, the home of the Wakka Wakka people, is an Aboriginal community in my electorate that was settled by the Salvation Army in 1899 and was taken over as a Government settlement in 1904.
18/10/2016
Clen up union rorts and thuggery – House of Representatives
After so many reports of bribery, bullying, intimidation and links to organised crime, it’s an absolute disgrace that Labor continues to operate a protection racket for union thuggery.
It’s no surprise that Labor and The Greens are protecting their union mates from the Coalition’s plan to tackle union rorts and intimidation.
After all, the CFMEU is a powerful donor to the Labor Party and The Greens.
14/09/2016
Maiden Speech – House of Representatives
I am very honoured to address the people’s house today as Wide Bay’s choice to represent them. I thank the electors of Wide Bay and recognise the trust they have placed in me. I understand my responsibility to repay that trust with hard work, honesty and fearless advocacy on their behalf.
