Speeches

Last week in the Cessnock electorate, like many members of Parliament, I had a number of appointments. I am sure all members will agree that meeting our constituents and hearing…

I have just finished watching the documentary about our great First Nations Australian Football League [AFL] player Adam Goodes,The Final Quarter, in the Parliament’s Theatrette. Adam is a proud Indigenous…

I begin my speech by taking the unusual step of recognising the contribution made by the member for Riverstone. I do that because he said in the Chamber that this…

 I use the opportunity of my last speech of the year to invite the Premier to come up to the electorate of Cessnock to help me campaign. The reality is…