I oppose this Government's plans to rob retail workers of their precious time off with their family at Christmas time—probably one of the most special times in our calendar, a time set aside for us to spend what is, for some, rare time with our families.
Read MoreI am delighted to contribute to debate on the Public Health Amendment (Review) Bill 2017, which relates to the important but controversial issue of vaccinations.
Read MoreAs you all know, education is the greatest equaliser and the foundation of a fair and just society.
Read MoreIt was a special privilege to join the students and staff of Lomandra School in my electorate of Campbelltown to do the 96km trek from Owers Corner to the Kokoda village in the eastern peninsula of Papua New Guinea just a few weeks ago.
Read MoreWe oppose this bill in its current form and will move appropriate amendments to the Act for a number of purposes but most notably to abolish the Vocational Training Review Panel [VTRP] and transfer all of the panel's powers to the Commissioner for Vocational Training.
Read MoreThis year marks the seventy-fifth anniversary of the New Guinea campaign, which marked the turning point for Australian defence of the Pacific front in World War II. I acknowledge the countless acts of heroism and endurance and pay my respects to the Australian diggers who so bravely fought across New Guinea at the battles of Kokoda, Bougainville, New Britain and many others.
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