Feb 20, 2020
Cemeteries and Crematoria Bill 2019
Madam Speaker, in preparation for addressing this bill, the Canberra Liberals have consulted widely with diverse religious communities...
Oct 3, 2019
Planning and Development (Community Concessional Leases) Amendment Bill 2019
Thank you, Madam Speaker, and I thank Mr Parton for his words earlier. As he has made clear, supporting this bill requires trusting the...
Mar 21, 2019
The importance of promoting tolerance and inclusion in the ACT
Thank you, Madam Speaker, and I thank Mr Petterson for bringing this matter of public importance before the Assembly today. On many prior...
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...
Nov 27, 2018
Community Services and Multicultural Framework Update
Thank you, Madam Speaker, and I wish to thank the Minister for the update he has just provided on the ACT Multicultural Framework’s first...
Sep 20, 2018
Fair treatment for international students in Canberra
I seek leave to make a brief statement in relation to the petition that I have presented. *** Madam Speaker, I have presented a petition...
Aug 1, 2018
Reporting on the Multicultural Framework
Madam Speaker, I am pleased to move this motion today and to address this very important topic. In doing so, I speak on behalf of tens of...
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...
