Mar 21, 2019
Monaro Portuguese School
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Last month we observed International Mother Language Day. This day has its origin in the Bengali Language...
Aug 1, 2018
Colombian Independence Day
Thank you, Madam Speaker. The twenty-first of July is the winter solstice – the shortest, darkest day of the year, and often one of the...
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...
Apr 11, 2018
Hawker Primary School Fete
Thank you, Madam Speaker. It was my privilege on a recent Sunday morning to attend the autumn fete held at Hawker Primary School. What a...
Apr 10, 2018
Youth Week
Thank you, Madam Speaker. National Youth Week begins this Friday – ten days dedicated to young people between the ages of 12 and 25....
Mar 22, 2018
Harmony Day
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I wish to take the opportunity this Harmony Day to acknowledge a special group of people who work tirelessly to...
Mar 20, 2018
Multicultural Dimensions in the Office for Mental Health
Thank you, Madam Speaker. As is often mentioned in this chamber, we live in a richly multicultural city, with 32 per cent of residents...
Feb 20, 2018
Indian Republic Day
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I want to take this opportunity to publicly thank the India Australia Association of Canberra for recently...
