Supporting our students UPDATE: Unfortunately the student tax legislation has now passed through the Senate. Click here to read my speech Click here to read local press coverage *** 29 April 2009 I oppose the Federal Government’s policy to introduce a $250 compulsory tax on students at Cu...

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On this fourth anniversary of my election to this parliament—and I hear the members on the opposite side cheering in remembrance!—I rise to speak about two transit guards who suffered some horrific injuries at the Beckenham train station in my electorate of Swan in the early hours of Sunday morning....

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Curtin University students will pay up to $263 in services and amenities fees next year... [Click here to read more]

Christmas is a special time for all Australians and provides most of us with a much needed opportunity to spend some precious time with family and friends. During the holiday season it is important to spare a thought for those who will not be with their families this Christmas, like the thousands of...

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Last Thursday I held a community meeting at Lynwood Village Shopping Centre to discuss security concerns that have been raised with my office by businesses and residents. Over the last few weeks concerned locals told me about problems at the centre, including persistent antisocial behaviour during ...

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I rise to speak on the Minerals Resource Rent Tax Bill 2011. I, like the Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party, the member for Curtin—who spoke here before—am a proud West Australian and see that this tax will affect my home state more than it will affect any of the other states. It was clear from the ...

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Today I rise to talk about Louis Rowe, a young Australian who I met recently. I feel his story must be told. I will continue to update parliament on his story while I am still in this place. The information I am giving you has come from Louis's website and from my discussions with him. Louis began p...

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I rise to speak on the Higher Education Support Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2011. It is always a pleasure to follow the member for Bradfield, and I thank him for his contribution. I will pick up on the point in his speech where he spoke about people who are lucky enough to attend tertiary or higher educa...

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I rise to support the Air Services (Aircraft Noise) Amendment Bill 2011 brought forward by the member for Pearce, and I congratulate her on all the work that she has done in Western Australia, in particular, and with Airservices Australia and the government in trying to get the recommendations of th...

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After overwhelming resident support, Member for Swan Steve Irons has called for security patrols within the Town of Victoria Park...[click here to read more]

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