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Zali Steggall (Ind-Warringah) – Maiden Speech

Jul 24, 2019

This is the maiden speech to the House of Representatives by the independent member for Warringah, Zali Steggall.

Listen to Steggall (25m):

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Hansard transcript of maiden speech by Zali Steggall, independent member for Warringah.

Ms STEGGALL (Warringah) (10:57): I would like to acknowledge the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people whose land we meet on today, the elders past, present and emerging. May we work together to promote harmony and learning, and let us safeguard this land together for generations to come. I would also like to acknowledge the Gayemagal, the Gamaragal and the Borogegal, the First People of Warringah. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2019 Federal Election, Abbott, Audio, House of Reps, Independents, Maiden Speeches, Video Tagged With: , ,

Tony Abbott To Stand Again In Warringah

Jan 24, 2016

The former prime minister, Tony Abbott, has announced that he will renominate for preselection in his safe NSW seat of Warringah.

After four months of speculation about whether he will stay in parliament, Abbott has made it clear that he still holds hope of a recall to the Liberal Party leadership.

In a statement released tonight, Abbott said he had been “heartened by the support and encouragement I’ve received to continue to serve the country as a member of parliament”. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2016 Federal Election, Abbott, Liberal Party Tagged With: , ,