Copies of my speeches to the Australian Parliament are available by visiting this link to the Parliament of Australia website Search Hansard – Parliament of Australia (aph.gov.au)
22/03/2017 Statement on New Export Opportunities With China – House of Representatives The Coalition Government is securing new markets for farmers. Australian farmers export around
22/03/2017 Statement on Family and Domestic Violence – Federation Chamber There are some things our society simply should not tolerate – and domestic violence is
21/03/2017 Statement on Gympie Branch Older Women’s Network – Federation Chamber It was a great pleasure to meet with members of the Older Women’s Network
20/03/2017 Statement on Wide Bay Motor Complex – Federation Chamber The great city of Maryborough in Wide Bay is known for its serene environment and
2/03/2017 Statement on Road Safety – Federation Chamber I rise today to speak about the national road toll and the recent disturbing increase in the
28/02/2017 Statement on Aged Care – House of Representatives I rise to support the Coalition Government’s initiative, Increasing Choice in Home Care, which gives elderly
16/02/2017 Statement on Decentralisation – House of Representatives The National Party is the party of infrastructure and decentralisation. We’re serious about creating new economic opportunities
8/02/2017 Statement on Wide Bay Burnett Jobs Package – Federation Chamber The Wide Bay region has long struggled with high unemployment. It is a battle
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
In the spirit of Australia, I acknowledge all citizens who contribute to making our nation the greatest on earth.
I acknowledge our defence force personnel, past, present, and emerging, for their service to our nation, and particularly those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defence of Australia.
I also acknowledge the Australian taxpayers who, through their hard work, pay for the infrastructure, health, education, and emergency services that keep our proud nation healthy, safe, and prosperous.
