Author: Tony Crook
Mr CROOK (O'Connor) (13:53): Today, 15 May 2013, marks the 85th anniversary of the founding of the Australian Inland Mission Aerial Medical Service, now known as the iconic Royal Flying Doctor Service. The brainchild was the visionary and legendary Reverend John Flynn, who saw the op... (15-May)
Author: Mia Davies
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I’d like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and pay my respects to elders past and present.
Welcome to our returned service men and woman.
A very special acknowledgment of the families of local Australian Defence Force servi... (25-Apr)
Author: Mia Davies
I would like to start by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet today. I would also like to acknowledge:
· Hon Joe Francis, Minister for Emergency Services; Corrective Services; Veterans
· &nb... (21-Apr)
Author: Mia Davies
I’d like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and pay my respects to elders past and present.
I’d also like to acknowledge:
· Shire President Cr Tony Boyle and your fellow Councillors
· &n... (19-Apr)
Author: Mia Davies
I’d like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and pay my respects to elders past and present.
I’d also like to acknowledge the founders of this group – Christine Gladki, Olivia Grigson, Julie Alvaro, Narelle Millington, Vanessa McGinnis, Karin Day and... (19-Apr)
Author: Mia Davies
Inaugural Speech – Mia Davies MLA, Member for Central Wheatbelt
16th April 2013
Thank you Mr Speaker, and may I congratulate you on your recent election.
I’d like to acknowledge the staff here in the Chamber and Parliament House who assist us as we acquit our duties in this place, you... (16-Apr)
Author: Mia Davies
Good morning!
It’s fantastic to be here this morning.
I trust yesterday went well – I believe I missed some fantastic presentations.
The Governor required our presence for the first sitting of the Parliament yesterday, so I was unable to be here.
Nevertheless... (12-Apr)
Author: Tony Crook
Mr CROOK (O'Connor) (16:29): I am pleased to speak in the chamber today, and particularly to follow the member for Capricornia and Michael McCormack from the electorate of Riverina, on this committee report into fly-in fly-out work practices. I acted as a supplementary member on this committee for t... (13-Mar)
Author: Tony Crook
Mr CROOK (O'Connor) (11:28): I rise today to address the issue of closing the gap in Indigenous employment levels in my electorate of O'Connor and to express my disappointment that since May 2012 this government has recklessly undermined the progress of established Indigenous employment agencies. In... (13-Mar)
Author: Tony Crook
Mr CROOK (O'Connor) (22:09): I rise tonight extremely proud of, and excited to report to the House, the outstanding success of the Nationals WA in last weekend's state election in Western Australia. The weekend saw the Nationals' presence in the lower house of the state parliament rise from five to ... (12-Mar)
Author: Tony Crook
Mr CROOK (O'Connor) (18:34): Natural disasters like those in the Prime Minister's speech and those mentioned today by members in this place have also been affecting Western Australians, particularly in my electorate of O'Connor, where we lost a volunteer firefighter in the Two Peoples Bay bushfire w... (12-Mar)
Author: Tony Crook
Mr CROOK (O'Connor) (12:44): I also welcome the opportunity to speak on the National Disability Insurance Scheme Bill 2012. I agree with many statements made by members of this House, on both sides of politics, and I would particularly like to endorse the comments of the member for Wannon. I have en... (12-Mar)
Author: Colin De Grussa
I want to start tonight by thanking a whole host of people for their help and support for today and for the campaign thus far.
Thanks to Dave and Trina Eagles, not just for Dave's role MCing tonight and organising today's race day events, but to both of you for your ongoing commitment to the campai... (19-Jan)
Author: Mia Davies
I’d like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and pay my respects to Elders past and present.
I’d also like to acknowledge:
· Mr Bernie Beatty, Principal
· Mr Geoff Moyle, Director... (19-Nov)
Author: Mia Davies
I’d like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and pay my respects to Elders past and present.
I’d also like to acknowledge:
· Cr Lyn Baker, President of the Shire of Corrigin
· ... (09-Nov)