Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (13:40): Agriculture touches the lives of all Australians through the food we eat, the natural fibres that we wear and the economic prosperity that we all enjoy. If agriculture exporting were an Olympic sport, Australia would be at the top of the medal tally. According to the Menzies Research Centre, we'd take:…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (13:31): It was my pleasure more recently to attend the Scenic Rim and Lockyer Valley regional councils' Australian citizenship ceremonies and welcome Wright's newest Australian citizens. It was also a great opportunity to honour the outstanding achievements of local individuals and community groups who make such an enormous contribution to our region…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (19:00): I offer my affirmation and support for the member for Solomon's contribution on cyberbullying. It's a space in which we all have to take responsibility, including parents. I wish the parliament well in its deliberations and hopefully we will land somewhere that addresses that growing issue. In the time dedicated to…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (16:15): As we welcomed in the year 2018, many Australians made resolutions at the beginning of the new year: getting into shape, reading more or learning a new language. It's still early, but I hope everyone's still committed to their resolutions. For those who didn't make one, one resolution that could be…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (16:31): I rise today because there are organisations that do some incredible work in my electorate, and I’m sure honourable members in this room get to witness similar types of work. But nothing fills me with a greater sense of pride today than to be able to stand and congratulate the Canungra…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (16:37): It is the most wonderful time of the year—Christmas being something different for everyone. For most it's a joyous occasion, but it's not necessarily a great part of the year for all of our community. Christmas is the time to expand our giving, encompassing those in need. It's a time for…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (20:31): We all have landed in a spot, but not all of us have travelled on the same road to get here with regard to the marriage amendment debate that has landed. Before I start my commentary this evening, I want to acknowledge those who are here in the gallery—the dwindling mob…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (13:59): With the time afforded to me, I want to put forward the Turnbull government's position on putting downward pressure on energy prices. As we come into this place, you will hear that drool and drivel from the other side as they make light of the fact we are putting downward pressure…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (16:29): I rise today to highlight the plight of the Australian dairy industry and in particular the dairy industry in Queensland, and South-East Queensland, which is doing it incredibly tough at the moment. I also rise to put my support behind Beaudesert, which was recently announced as the 2017 Legendairy Capital of…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (12:16): On behalf of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works, I present the committee's report entitled Referrals made June 2017 (7th report of 2017). Report made a parliamentary paper in accordance with standing order 39(e). By leave—The first project is the Australian War Memorial's Large Technology Objects Store Project. This project will…