Budget will worsen inequality
Speech on the Private Member's Motion by the Member for Fraser Budget's Impact on Inequality Dr CHALMERS (Rankin) (12:56): I rise today...
Japan-Australia Relationship
Speech on a private member's motion from the Member for Cowan The Japan-Australia Economic Relationship Dr CHALMERS (Rankin) (11:26): I...
Budget Cuts to State Funding
Speech on the Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2014 and associated bills to the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, The Hon. Josh...
Attracting Better Teachers to Logan
Dr CHALMERS (Rankin) (13:34): I congratulate and commend Racquel O'Connor, the principal of Mabel Park State School, in my electorate...
Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Child Care Measures) Bill 2014
Dr CHALMERS (Rankin) (10:56): I also support the member for Adelaide's amendment. I appreciate the opportunity to speak about the bill...
Cuts to Pensions
Speech on the Appropriations Bill (No. 1) 2014 and associated bills, Consideration-In-Detail stage to the Minister for Social Services Dr...
Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency Repeal Bill 2014
Dr CHALMERS (Rankin) (13:25): I also rise today to speak on the Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency Repeal Bill 2014 and the...
Abbott Government rips away parent visas
Dr CHALMERS (Rankin) (13:39): Not even those on low and middle incomes who want to be reunited with mums and dads overseas have been...
Higher Education Cuts are Short-Sighted, Spiteful and Stupid
Dr CHALMERS (Rankin) (15:14): The cuts to higher education in this budget are breathtaking in their scope, in their spitefulness, in...
Speech on the Australian National Preventative Health Agency (Abolition) Bill 2014
Dr CHALMERS (Rankin) (18:10): It is my honour to follow the member for Dawson. The member for Dawson is often entertaining but almost...
