The Minister's embarrassing response to the IPCC report findings

October 15, 2018

Last week the UNIPCC released a groundbreaking report on the dangers of climate change and the urgent need for the entire world to act in coalition to reduce climate change to only rising by 1½ degrees. What we saw from the government in their response was, quite frankly, embarrassing. The Minister for the Environment—the so-called minister, who has been in witness protection—was let out once to do an ABC interview on AM, and she got demolishe...

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KILLING SEASON IN CANBERRA AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR CLEAN ENERGY

October 04, 2018

You only have to look at the results of recent renewable energy reverse auctions here and overseas to see that we are witnessing a tipping point. We are seeing nothing short of a revolution in the energy sector. A revolution that is slowly but surely overturning the traditional concept of building large thermal power plants close to their fuel resource and then running very large transmission lines to large demand centres such as cities and...

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Privileges and Members' Interests Committee Report Bruce Billson privileges referral

September 21, 2018

I want to express my disappointment at the way Mr Billson interacted with the committee. His correspondence is there to be seen. Probably more worryingly, given the high esteem they are held in in this House, I am also disappointed in the lawyers acting on behalf of Mr Billson, Minter Ellison. I think their submission is quite incredible. They reflected on the ability of this parliament—this House of Representatives in particular—to be able to...

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Belmont Pink and Blue Ladies 70th birthday celebrations speech in Parliament

September 20, 2018

The pink and blue ladies, more formally known as the Belmont District Hospital Auxiliary, recently celebrated their 70th birthday. I was very grateful for the opportunity to attend their recent celebration of this important milestone. The pink and blue ladies have provided invaluable support and comfort to patients and their families and the staff at Belmont Hospital. During the 70 years of their existence the auxiliary has raised almost $2 mi...

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STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS;Aged Care - 17 Sep 2018

September 17, 2018

The seat of Shortland has over 40,000 people over the age of 60. It's a fabulous place to retire, and we have many people coming up from Sydney and other places. We are at the focal point of the aged-care crisis in this nation. I meet with aged-care residents and their families regularly. They have huge issues and huge challenges to face. I meet with the workers there, who face low pay and considerable pressures on their time. For the Prime Mi...

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STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS - Shortland Electorate: Caves Beach Public School 50th Anniversary

September 13, 2018

This coming Sunday I'm pleased to be attending an open day to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Caves Beach Public School.    Caves Beach Public is an integral part of the Caves Beach and Swansea communities, and to reach this milestone in public education is a cause for celebration in our community.

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