Marine Parks deserve better than Government's windback and delay
Monday, 28 November 2016 13:15Mr Wilson (1:15pm) — I move—
That this House:
(1) notes that in 2012, following a comprehensive and rigorous process, the then Labor Government declared 40 marine parks in Commonwealth waters, creating the world's first and largest comprehensive national network of marine parks;
Global ban on nuclear weapons essential
Monday, 21 November 2016 19:49There is no reason that we should expect a future without the use of nuclear weapons unless we strive relentlessly to bring about their abolition. To those who might claim that such an outcome is unrealistic or fanciful, I say that without the courage to imagine and pursue a world free of nuclear weapons, we are enabling the delusion of those who believe that violence and war achieves anything and we are biding our time until the next atomic disaster.
Mahon's republic injustice continues
Monday, 21 November 2016 11:11Mr Wilson (11:11am) — I thank the member for Moreton for bringing forward this motion, which seeks to redress an injustice done almost 100 years ago. And I thank the member for McMillan for his thoughtful contribution.
Value capture and public transport in Fremantle
Thursday, 10 November 2016 16:40Mr Wilson (4:40pm) — In Fremantle and in metropolitan areas around Australia we face some common and interrelated challenges. Urban sprawl has meant that people seeking new and affordable housing are often pushed to the edge of our cities and they are therefore dislocated from jobs and services.
Honours for Australian storytelling efforts
Thursday, 10 November 2016 13:30Mr Wilson (1:30pm) — I would like to acknowledge the winners of the Prime Minister's Literary Awards announced this week. As someone who has given writing a go at various times and is the representative of an electorate with a strong literary and publishing heritage
