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We’re on your side
It seems that the place of discussion has just shifted from the government and where the Leader of the Opposition was to a different...
Good words stand the test of time
In times such as these we need to remember why. 'The country has great and imperative obligations to the weak, the sick, the...
Future Frontbenchers
I am the member for Monash and I represent the Liberal Party in this House. Throughout my career, I have had the benefit of being...
Politicians are the servants of the people
I have to say to the previous speaker, the member for Cowan, that I do enjoy her addresses. My dear friend Barry...
Opportunity from adversity across our regions
I've spoken before of opportunity arising from adversity. I learned this week from Landcare, NRM Regions Australia,...
Water policy requires leadership not politics
John Howard provided a leadership legacy on national land and policy and planning, but in the last 10 years...
Opportunity and Adversity
I would like to talk today about opportunity and adversity—opportunity and adversity in a nation where, for the last 25...
More Flexibility and Opportunities for Workers
My difficulty is that I lived in the real world for nearly 35 years, really employing people. I'm reminded of one...
We’re the ones that need a change of heart
In the recent opinion piece by the Hon. Ken Wyatt AM, member for Hasluck and Minister for Indigenous Australians, he...
Road accident at Gumbuya World
My story is not as colourful or as uplifting as the member for Parramatta's was. My story is about the tragedy that happens...
Statement from the Heart
The heart of this nation is good, but it needs healing. For us to move forward and be the best that we can be,...
Regional Forestry Agreements
The establishment of the Regional Forestry Agreements took great thought, effort and political will throughout...
The National Disability Insurance Scheme
The National Disability Insurance Scheme was designed on the dream of greater flexibility, better quality of...
Thank You
Thirty years ago this year, I was elected to this House. Joel Fitzgibbon's father, Eric, was there at the time....
Antonio (Tony) Arrigo: Awarded The OAM
One of Bunyip’s gems is Tony Arrigo who has been awarded the “Order of Australia” this year for exceptional...
Thank You To Our Public Servants
I am keen to acknowledge this parliament's appreciation for the way that our public service, who are often...
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