24 June 2013 Mr ALEXANDER (Bennelong) (10:54): I rise to discuss racism and, in particular, to draw attention to experiences of the Korean community in my electorate of Bennelong. A few months ago, a Sydney man, Mr Kim, and his Korean aunt were racially taunted on a Sydney bus. They described it as a […]
PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS: Rare Diseases
24 June 2013 Mr ALEXANDER (Bennelong) (20:23): A rare disease is a highly uncommon condition which individually affects fewer than one in 2,000 Australians. However, collectively these diseases affect between six and eight per cent of the Australian population and damage the livelihoods of patients, their families and the community at large. I thank […]
PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS: Rare Diseases
24 June 2013 Mr ALEXANDER (Bennelong) (20:23): A rare disease is a highly uncommon condition which individually affects fewer than one in 2,000 Australians. However, collectively these diseases affect between six and eight per cent of the Australian population and damage the livelihoods of patients, their families and the community at large. I thank […]
Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013
24 June 2013 Mr ALEXANDER (Bennelong) (18:15): I rise to speak on the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 and to support the outstanding contribution of the shadow minister, the member for Cook, and the subsequent statements by my coalition colleagues. What is abundantly clear to all on this side of the chamber […]
ADJOURNMENT – Parliament
24 June 2013 Mr ALEXANDER (Bennelong) (22:00): Earlier today I joined members from across the political divide as we celebrated our shared membership of an auspicious group—the class of 2010. Thirty-two members make up the class of 2010, and it gave me great pleasure to invite all my classmates, regardless of political affiliation or […]
First Speech
28 October 2010 Mr ALEXANDER (11:59 PM) —Mr Speaker, I rise to speak to this chamber for the first time as the member for Bennelong. I congratulate my new colleagues from both sides of the House on the quality and substance of their maiden speeches. Your stories have been diverse, compelling and educational. Your […]