Speeches

Mardi gras has a rich history as a protest organisation, playing a vital role in delivering equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and questioning [LGBTIQ] people in New South Wales. 

We must never become complacent about our gun control laws. 

The Baird Government's Biodiversity Bill shows that they do not care one iota about our environment. Baird's environmental vandalism will have lasting impacts on our state. 

The highest point in Kiribati is three metres above sea level.

I call on the Minister for Corrections to launch a full inquiry into youth detention. We want to know how we can stop failing our young people.

I recently joined Labor Loves Live Music to march with the 4,000-strong crowd through the streets of Sydney in support of our nightlife.

Paid domestic violence leave offers certainty where there would otherwise be none. It enables women and children to leave abusive relationships. It provides space and time for women to get themselves back on their feet.

Maintaining the best standards in public education must be the number one priority of government.

The Cook's River is in peril. And unsurprisingly, we have had nothing but secrecy and silence from this Government.

Every student has the right to feel safe at school, irrespective of their race, religious beliefs, gender identity or sexuality.