Cessnock Electorate Volunteers
I thank and commend the volunteers who work so hard for our communities each and every day, but I question whether our volunteers are becoming a dying breed, and if…
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Sports Betting Companies
A local constituent drew my attention to the need for greater regulation of multinational betting companies. I know it is rather unfashionable to go in to bat for punters, but…
MoreMarie Foster 100th Birthday
I acknowledge Marie Foster from the Cessnock electorate who will turn 100 years old on 1 November 2013. Born just after the Titanic sank, Marie was raised with her two…
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I wish to discuss democratic political reform. Members will not often hear me discuss that issue in this House because I think our system is pretty good, unless of course…
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