Cutting edge research to improve human health
The Australian National Phenome Centre (ANPC) is a centre of expertise in metabolic phenotyping which has the potential to transform the way disease is prevented, diagnosed and treated.
Modern Slavery Project Regional Workshop
This workshop was an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas about gathering evidence and research, scrutinising anti-trafficking policy, legislation and oversight of the implementation of anti-trafficking laws.
Petition to DEFEND THOSE UNABLE TO SPEAK for themselves
The Coalition for the Defence of Human Life (CDHL) presented me with a petition of 6221 signatures to table when the 2020 session of Parliament commenced on 11 February.
GLOBAL ORGANISATION OF PARLIAMENTARIANS AGAINST CORRUPTION
I came to the end of my fixed two term limit serving as Chairman of the Australian chapter of the Global Organisation of Parliamentarians Against Corruption (GOPAC). However, at our biennial general meeting in Sydney, I was honoured to be…
PREVENTION OF FAMILY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Since being appointed the Shadow Minister for Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence, I have been in close contact with Rebecca Tolstoy, Founder and Chairman of Path of Hope. Path of Hope is a foundation that offers assistance and resources to women vulnerable to…
VISIT TO PARKERVILLE CHILDREN & YOUTH CARE (PCYC)
Parkerville Children and Youth Care (PCYC) is an organisation that falls within my child protection shadow portfolio area. I was pleased to have the opportunity to visit PCYC located in the Perth hills where I was given a tour of the grounds which are home to…
Starting over support high tea
I enjoyed attending the High Tea organised by my good friend and colleague Hon Donna Faragher MLC, Member for the East Metropolitan Region. The proceeds of the High Tea went to ‘SOS – Starting Over Support’.
RALLY FOR LIFE
The Rally for Life is an annual rally held outside Parliament House to remember the children whose lives have been terminated by abortion since it was legalised in 1998. Standing with a 2000 plus strong crowd, we raise awareness of those unable to defend themselves.
NATIONAL PALLIATIVE CARE WEEK
As Co-convenor of the Parliamentary Friends of Palliative Care, I remain keenly interested in the sector of the medical profession to which it pertains. Attending the Annual Palliative Care WA Breakfast, gives me an opportunity to hear of the advances and challenges facing those who receive and administer Palliative Care.