8th November, 2016 – Adjournment – Australian Building & Construction Commission
"We need evidence-gathering powers to be retained; we need to introduce an effective building code; and we need to take away the opportunity for big employers and big unions to collude locking out smaller players…
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1st December, 2016 – Motion – Trans Pacific Partnership
"I think there is no secret that the world is currently amidst an enormous amount of volatility and uncertainty. At times like this, we need to ensure that the architecture across the international environment is…
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1st December, 2016 – Statements by Members – The Turnbull Government
"I'm proud to sit on the side of the chamber that knows how to run an economy and run a country."
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30th November, 2016 – Constituency Statements – Fairfax Electorate
"As a relatively new MP in this place, can I stress how important it is for us to be listening to our constituents, and how much I learn the more that I listen, and the…
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28th November, 2016 – Private Member’s Business – National Stronger Regions Fund – Nambour Tramway
"The National Stronger Regions Fund has been a roaring success. And can I say how happy I am that within the seat of Fairfax, the Nambour Heritage Tramway project was a recipient in round 3."
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28th November, 2016 – Bill – Food Labelling Laws
"On one hand, this bill levels the playing field by empowering consumers, by allowing them to be more informed and, on the other hand, this bill allows local players in the food industry to accentuate…
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24th November, 2016 – Bill – Civil Nuclear Transfers to India
"The benefits from the passage of this bill will be shared—it is good for both countries. India gets from Australia a reliable, secure source of uranium to help it meet its targets for a massive…
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7th November, 2016 – Private Member’s Business – Nth Qld Tourism
"There is an old rule, and it applies to business as much as it applies to countries or regions: when you want to grow your economy, the No. 1 thing you need to do is…
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7th November, 2016 – Bill – Broadcasting Legislation Amendment
"The context for the measures in the Broadcasting Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 is change—change driven by the information revolution; changein communications technology; change that is having a dramatic impact on the competitiveness of traditional media…
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20th October, 2016 – Statements by Members – Day For Daniel
"It was terrific to recognise the work of the Morecombe Foundation and to reflect on the legacy of Daniel's story."
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20th October, 2016 – Constituency Statement – Youth unemployment
"If a young person cannot find a job then there is no reason why society cannot give them the tools and the discipline to create their own. Starting your own business is not for everyone,…
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12th October, 2016 – Bill – Same Sex Marriage Plebiscite
"If the opposition continues to take this stance, then they will be denying the Australian people the right to vote. Instead, they will back themselves and politicians ahead of the people and the Australian public."…
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11th October, 2016 – Statements by members – Sunshine Coast Airport
"The upgrade of the Sunshine Coast Airport—an upgrade to make it a fully-fledged international airport - is a project that will help unleash the economic capacity of the region."
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10th October, 2016 – Private Members Business – Bruce Highway
"While there is still a long way to go, it's great to acknowledge the progress we've made and the money being spent on the Bruce Highway in the coming years."
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31st August, 2016 – Address in Reply – Maiden Speech
"...my pledge to the people of our region is to be the Sunshine Coast's man in Canberra and not Canberra's man on the Sunshine Coast."
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7th November, 2016 – Statements by Members – Sunshine Coast’s 7yr old Hero
"I stand today to pay tribute to a brave little girl from Nambour, seven-year-old Olivia Valli."
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19th October, 2017 – Bill – Border Protection
"Restoring integrity in the system has fallen to the coalition government, and it has done so. Only by fixing Labor's mess and stopping the boats can confidence and trust in the system be rebuilt, for…
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