Apr 2, 2019
PCYC Plunge
Many young people in Canberra face challenges. I thank those who make their lives easier, including the Canberra Police Community Youth...
Mar 21, 2019
Monaro Portuguese School and more support for community language schools in the ACT
In the ACT, we are lucky to have a large number of community language schools committed to preserving and even expanding the use of...
Feb 20, 2019
Waitangi Day (+ address to Speaker re out-of-home care)
New Zealand’s national day, Waitangi Day, is observed each year on 6 February and commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi by...
Feb 19, 2019
Celebrating Saraswati Puja
The Canberra Sanatani Sangha invited me to join them for a Saraswati Puja on Sunday, 10 February, at the Flynn Community Hub in my...
Feb 14, 2019
No to cyberbullying
Estimates suggest that one in five Australian children aged 8 to 15 have experienced ‘cyberbullying’. This can occur using social media,...
Nov 1, 2018
Miss Africa Canberra
The number of people of African heritage in Canberra is growing, and so are events that showcase African culture. One new event that...
Oct 31, 2018
Telangana Floral Festival
Two weeks ago, the ACT Telangana Association celebrated the floral festival of Bathukamma in the Belconnen Ars Centre. In the Assembly...
Oct 24, 2018
Belconnen Community Service’s 10/10 Project
I spoke in the Assembly today to thank Belconnen Community Service for all they do to support residents in my electorate of Ginninderra....
Sep 18, 2018
Clean Up Florey Day
I spoke in the Assembly today to publicly congratulate area coordinator Sharon Leigh-Hazell and her team at Florey Neighbourhood Watch....
Aug 23, 2018
Rates Rises
Today in the Assembly I raised a voice of warning regarding rates rises and cuts to essential services. This year’s territorial budget...
