MEDIA RELEASE: 20 Feb 2020 John Alexander says Eastwood is one of THE premier cultural and dining destinations in all of Sydney. He took advantage of that situation for lunch on the last two Fridays, enjoying the hospitality of local Eastwood businesses, including The Taste of Chongqing Restaurant and Tan Viet Noodle House in Rowe […]
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JA’s 100km walk for Rare Voices Australia: Federal Government commits $55 million for clinical trials of rare disease treatments
John Alexander OAM MP was joined on the second last day of his 100km Bennelong Walk for Rare Voices Australia (RVA) by Federal Health Minister The Hon. Greg Hunt MP and RVA CEO Nicole Millis. (L-R): S. Bruce Dowton Vice Chancellor Macquarie University, Hon Greg Hunt MP Federal Health Minister, Rare Voices Australia CEO Nicole […]
Armenian Genocide Memorial ceremony in Meadowbank: May 2019
Video: We should recognise the Armenian genocide as just that: Genocide I discussed the issue of the recognition of the genocide with the Armenian National Committee of Australia Honorary Chairman Greg Soghomonian.
Parliamentary speech: Type 1 Diabetes
25 October 2018 Type 1 Diabetes Mr ALEXANDER (Bennelong) (13:55): Type 1 diabetes is a cruel condition. It has no lifestyle causes and it is entirely unpreventable. When it strikes, it can be hugely debilitating. High sugar intake leads to weight gain, which in turn leads to countless other associated conditions. Living with type 1 diabetes […]
Parliamentary speech: STEM
24 October 2018 STEM Mr ALEXANDER (Bennelong) (19:53): I rise to address the House about a very important topic—one that I believe holds the key to our growth and prosperity as a nation—that is, science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, as it is more popularly known. STEM has received a great deal of attention in […]
Parliamentary speech: Stryder
24 October 2018 Stryder Mr ALEXANDER (Bennelong) (10:03): Bennelong is a tightknit and supportive community. We are blessed with thousands of committed volunteers who help those around them ensure that no-one misses out on the great things we have around us. This is why I’m proud to address the House today on an excellent local organisation […]
Parliamentary speech: Granny Smith festival
22 October 2018 Granny Smith Festival Mr ALEXANDER (Bennelong) (16:12): I’m always proud to represent Australia’s capital of innovation. Bennelong is home to our most innovative companies and has given the world such innovations as the cochlear implant and wi-fi. But our greatest and most ubiquitous invention is undoubtedly the Granny Smith apple. It was this […]
Parliamentary Speech: Bennelong Development
17 October 2018 Development in Bennelong Mr ALEXANDER (Bennelong) (11:10): I’ve spoken many times in this chamber about decentralisation, overdevelopment and matters of planning. I do this because development is one of the biggest issues facing our community. Our roads are clogged and our sports fields are disappearing as our suburbs grow from single-storey dwellings to blocks […]
Parliamentary Speech: Ian Kiernan
17 October 2018 Ian Kiernan Mr ALEXANDER (Bennelong) (13:55): Today Australia has lost one its great champions. Ian Kiernan has passed away after a battle with cancer, and Australia is poorer. A keen sailor, Ian noticed over many ocean journeys in the late eighties that the seas were filling with rubbish. While others turned the other way, […]
Parliamentary speech: Early learning Schools and Languages
17 October 2018 Early learning schools Mr ALEXANDER (Bennelong) (15:57): Firstly, I’d like to compliment the member for Gellibrand for his most genuine contribution. Thank you to those opposite for bringing forward a debate about preschools, and I mean that, because preschool is a most important time in a child’s development. Studies regularly demonstrate that investment in […]