Jun 27, 2018
Wellbeing of Bimberi staff in doubt as lockdowns surge
The health and wellbeing of youth workers is in doubt following a surge of operational lockdowns at Bimberi Youth Detention Centre,...
Jun 7, 2018
Ombudsman Amendment Bill 2018
Madam Speaker, I rise today to resume debate on the Ombudsman Amendment Bill 2018. In doing so, I wish to speak from a very personal...
Jun 7, 2018
Australian Anglo-Indian Association of Canberra
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Unlike many other cities in Australia, Canberra enjoys four distinct seasons. Typically, from the end of April...
Jun 6, 2018
Sāmoan Independence Day
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Earlier this week, I had the honour of joining the Sāmoan community in the ACT in celebrating Sāmoan...
Jun 5, 2018
Ramadan
Madam Speaker, as we approach the final week of the sacred month of Ramadan in the Islamic calendar, I rise today to pay tribute to...
Jun 4, 2018
Government should honour its promise to protect children from abuse
The ACT government should honour its commitment to arm first-time parents and primary caregivers in Canberra with ‘safety packs’ in its...