- Feb 13, 2020
Fabulous Florey Community Fair
Strong families and strong communities are important. I am grateful for community events that bring families and individuals together to...
- Oct 24, 2019
Youth Mental Health
A report we received yesterday revealed that one-quarter of young Canberrans are experiencing psychological distress. Figures were higher...
- Sep 24, 2019
Canberra Nepalese Community
Last Friday I had the pleasure of attending the Australia Nepal Friendship Society’s 2019 Dashain Night. Observed for two weeks in Nepal,...
- Aug 21, 2019
Zonta Club of Canberra
Women are 300 times more like to die from pregnancy complications or childbirth in poorer nations, and newborns are 14 times more likely...
- Aug 1, 2019
Krishna and Kanti OAM
Today in the assembly I publicly congratulated two men (whom I am blessed to call friends) on being awarded the Medal of the Order of...
- Jul 31, 2019
Vanuatu Independence Day
Vanuatu and Australia have close historical links. The former New Hebrides (as it was then called) was a major source of labour on...