On behalf of the coalition members of the committee, the member for Hasluck, the member for Parkes and myself, and in my capacity as the Deputy Chair of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health and Ageing, I rise this evening to speak to the dissenting report to the committee’s inqu...

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Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott fronted a community forum in Belmont last week to answer questions from the community...[click here to read more]

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As Anzac Day approaches, we stand together and remember all those Australians who fought and gave their lives on behalf of an eternally grateful nation. As we remember those of wars past, we should also take a moment to spare a thought for those Australian soldiers, sailors, airmen and airwomen who ...

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I rise to speak to this motion celebrating World Veterinary Year 2011, which marks the 250th anniversary of world veterinary education. I acknowledge the contributions of the members for Calare and Robertson, and I hope the member for Robertson has a long and enjoyable time with her new pet. I thank...

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Federal Member for Swan and Deputy Chair of the House of Representatives Health and Ageing Committee Steve Irons MP has sought to initiate an Inquiry into the circumstances of thousands of Australians who have contracted the debilitating disease Arachnoiditis after receiving a spinal injection of th...

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Shadow Minister for Education, Apprenticeships and Training Christopher Pyne visited Bannister Creek Primary School with Member for Swan Steve Irons to see the improvements to their new school...[click here to read more]

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Member for Swan Steve Irons invited Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott to meet with community groups, school children and residents at a forum on Monday March 14...[click here to read more]

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This morning Steve Irons MP invited the Hon Tony Abbott MHR to meet with local community groups, school children and residents in the electorate of Swan at a community forum. The City of Belmont Civic Centre in Cloverdale was packed with all available spots for the forum taken up.   Mr Irons ...

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Residents have been stocking up on mosquito repellent and citronella candles this summer and say swarms of mosquitoes were bothering them day and night... [click here to read part 1] [click here to read part 2]

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Member for Swan Steve Irons will keep fighting in Parliament for residents impacted by aircraft noise after the Federal Government did not support a number of recommendations in response to a senate inquiry...[click here to read more]

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