Speeches

  • Tuesday, 05 December 2017

    I'm grateful to be able to speak today on this condolence motion to honour Wal Fife, an enduringly successful former federal member for Hume who had a penchant for people and a knack for numbers. If Wal had written a book on grassroots politics, it would have been a bestseller. No doubt, an entire chapter would have been devoted to the art of village visits—advice he so kindly shared with me wh...

  • Thursday, 14 September 2017

    Constituency Statement - Federation Chamber Wednesday, 13 September 2017

    Deputy Speaker,

    The soil is fertile up Wollondilly Shire way in my electorate.

    At Tahmoor and Buxton, community gardens are flourishing.

    Armies of volunteer green thumbs – kids, families, retirees, people with disabilities - tend to edible patches of pesticide-free wholesome goodness.

    For...

  • Monday, 14 August 2017

    Constituency Statement - Federation Chamber Tuesday, 8 August 2017

    Deputy Speaker,

    Not far from where I live in Goulburn is the Rocky Hill War Memorial.

    This iconic monument – inspired by the local community and built in the 1920s - stands above Australia’s First Inland City as a tribute to the locals who served during the First World War.

    The Goulburn Evening Penny...

  • Tuesday, 30 May 2017

    Constituency Statement - Federation Chamber Monday 29 May, 2017

    May is the month of Granny Smiths, Butternuts and Sebagos in Hume.
    It’s when the southern part of my electorate celebrates truly unique annual festivals that draw thousands of visitors from everywhere.
    Apple Day at Tallong saw furious competition in the great bake-off and apple pie eating events.
    This small...

  • Thursday, 25 May 2017

    Budget delivers for all Australians

    Federation Chamber – May 24, 2017

    Mr TAYLOR (Hume—Assistant Minister for Cities and Digital Transformation) (16:56):  This 2017 budget is one that delivers for all Australians—for the Australians living in the suburbs and living in our regional centres; for the Australians who work in small businesses...