Jul 2, 2020
Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Amendment Bill 2020
The Canberra Liberals will be supporting this bill today, just as we supported last year’s amendments to the Working with Vulnerable...
Apr 2, 2020
COVID-19 Emergency Response Bill 2020
Madam Speaker, I wish to speak briefly to three separate parts of this bill. First, this bill proposes to amend the Working with...
Oct 23, 2019
Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment Bill 2019
Thank you, Madam Speaker. For the past three years, it has been my privilege to speak in defence of the rights of children. I am grateful...
Sep 24, 2019
The Importance of Canberrans Understanding Their Obligation to Report Suspected Child Abuse
Thank you, Madam Speaker, and I thank Mr Petterson for raising this matter of public importance in the Assembly today. This matter refers...
Sep 18, 2019
External Review Update
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I am grateful for the opportunity to bring this motion before the Assembly today. Nearly two-and-a-half years...
May 16, 2019
Child Protection Inquiries
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I am grateful for the opportunity to bring this very important motion before the Assembly today. In doing so, I...
May 15, 2019
Restoring Belconnen Bus Routes
Madam Speaker, I have presented a petition signed by 1,180 Canberra residents who want this Assembly to understand how frustrated they...
Apr 4, 2019
The Importance of School Chaplains
Thank you, Madam Speaker. And I happy to assist in bringing this matter of public importance before the Assembly today. On many prior...
Apr 2, 2019
Update to A Step Up For Our Kids
Thank you, Madam Speaker, and I wish to thank the minister for the update she has just provided. I certainly welcome the good news that...
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...