Hon. (Mrs.) Nilusha Lakmali Gamage, Attorney at Law, M.P.
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Speeches 16 #192 of 225·#130 in party
Attendance 4/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 6 speeches
Last spoke 5 March 2026 in Adjournment
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Speech history
16 speeches- 5 March 2026 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Nilusha Lakmali Gamage supported the Adjournment Motion for International Women’s Day proposing a National Care Policy to recognize unpaid care work in the national economy. She highlighted the economic contribution and difficulties faced by women workers, particularly tea pluckers, migrant workers and apparel workers, citing poor living conditions, job insecurity, reduced overtime and social stigma, and referred to cultural and library programmes intended to support apparel workers. She also outlined Government and district-level initiatives for women’s empowerment, including allocations in Ratnapura, land deed documentation, housing projects, and women MPs coordinating district subcommittee programmes on safety and livelihoods. Adjournment: National Care Policy and International Women's Day Land & HousingWomen & ChildrenEmployment Read →
- 23 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Nilusha Lakmali Gamage supported the Universities (Amendment) Bill, stating that it addresses governance and appointment ambiguities in the Universities Act, No. 16 of 1978. She highlighted proposed changes to the appointment, removal, eligibility criteria and term limits for Deans and Heads of Departments, including shifting HoD appointments to University Councils and limiting consecutive terms. She argued that the reforms would reduce favoritism, improve accountability, create opportunities for younger academics, and support national human capital development, urging Members to support the Bill. Debate: Universities (Amendment) Bill - Second and Third Reading Education Read →
- 12 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Nilusha Lakmali Gamage supported the 2026 Budget, arguing that the Government had stabilized the macroeconomy, strengthened public finances and state-owned enterprises, and addressed corruption and accountability after its first Budget. She outlined the Budget’s strategic objectives, including inclusive growth, export diversification, debt sustainability, rural poverty reduction, digitalization, investment facilitation through proposed PPP and Investment Protection laws, and tourism earnings targets. She highlighted allocations for a National Cardiac Unit, plantation worker wage and attendance incentives, women’s entrepreneurship, senior citizens, and migrant worker housing loans and pensions, and urged Ratnapura gem traders to invest their earnings productively. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate EmploymentPublic FinanceHealthcare Read →
- 7 October 2025 AI summary Nilusha Lakmali Gamage supported the Second Reading of the Bill amending the Convention against Doping in Sport framework, explaining that it updates the 2013 Act establishing SLADA to align with WADA requirements, including provisions on Therapeutic Use Exemptions, disciplinary and appeals processes, and governance rules. She said anti-doping efforts must be accompanied by social measures to build resilience among children and athletes, reduce pressure to win at all costs, and engage schools, youth clubs, parents, coaches, and media. She also linked the issue to wider drug abuse, stating that stronger law enforcement and community involvement are needed to protect young people. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sport (Amendment) Bill - Second and Third Reading HealthcareLaw & OrderEducation Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Nilusha Lakmali Gamage proposed that Hon. Thilanka U. Gamage take the Chair during the proceedings. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 22 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Nilusha Lakmali Gamage supported the Second Reading of amendments to the Budgetary Relief Allowance of Workers Acts and the National Minimum Wage of Workers Act, stating that they implement Budget 2025 proposals to raise private sector minimum wages. She outlined the increases from April 2025 and January 2026, including monthly and daily minimum wage revisions, and noted that the increases would form part of the basic wage for EPF, ETF and relevant pension contributions. She said the measures align with ILO principles on minimum wage protection and would encourage workers, especially youth, to consider private sector employment alongside government jobs. Debate: National Minimum Wage of Workers and Budgetary Relief Allowance Bills (Second and Third Readings) EmploymentPublic Finance Read →
- 23 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Nilusha Lakmali Gamage clarified that the decision to increase meal prices for Parliamentary staff was made at the request of the staff, responding to a statement by the Leader of the Opposition. She noted her role as a member of the House Committee and thanked the Chair for allowing the clarification. Debate: Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill and Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 May 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Nilusha Lakmali Gamage rose on a point of Order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument was recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill and Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 22 May 2025 AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. M.L. Punchi of “Senasuma,” Dodampawatta, Nivithigala. No further details on the subject matter of the petition were provided in the speech. Presentation of Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 21 May 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Nilusha Lakmali Gamage seconded the motion. The House agreed to the question, after which the Hon. Deputy Speaker left the Chair and Hon. Ajith Gihan took the Chair. Debate: Finance Act Order and Notification on Luxury Tax on Motor Vehicles - Continued (Afternoon Session) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 21 May 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Nilusha Lakmali Gamage supported the Orders under the Finance Acts extending embarkation tax concessions for airlines operating from BIA, Ratmalana, Jaffna/Palaly and MRIA, arguing that these measures would encourage aviation activity and tourism-related foreign exchange earnings. She also supported the amendment raising the luxury tax exemption threshold for non-electric motor vehicles from Rs. 3.5 million to Rs. 5 million, describing it as relief intended to stimulate vehicle sales. She linked the measures to the Government’s development and anti-corruption agenda, rejected Opposition criticism of broken promises, and condemned an incident in which she said a woman MP’s right to speak had been questioned. Debate: Finance Act Order and Notification on Luxury Tax on Motor Vehicles - Continued (Afternoon Session) InfrastructureWomen & ChildrenPublic Finance Read →
- 18 March 2025 AI summary Nilusha Lakmali Gamage seconded the Adjournment Motion on migrant workers and emphasized the need for mandatory SLBFE registration, sector-specific pre-departure training, migration orientation, skills development, and financial literacy. She highlighted language barriers and inadequate training on machinery and workplace processes as causes of hardship and accidents, and called for a systematic programme to provide basic language and job-related training before deployment. She also noted the sacrifices made by women migrant workers who leave their families to improve their children’s future and household economic conditions. Adjournment Motion: Protection and Support for Migrant Workers Abroad Women & ChildrenEmployment Read →
- 24 February 2025 AI summary Asked the Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure whether the Government is aware of the natural and social hardships faced by people in hill-country estate areas. The question seeks separate figures for homeless individuals and families, the length of time they have lived in temporary housing, and the measures planned to provide permanent housing. Oral Question: Question No. 5 - 453/2025 (Plantation and Community Infrastructure) Land & Housing Read →
- 22 February 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Nilusha Lakmali Gamage supported the maiden Budget as a “citizen’s budget” aimed at broad participation in economic recovery and fair distribution of production benefits. She highlighted allocations for health, including Rs. 600 billion for the sector, Rs. 1.5 billion for a cancer unit at Ratnapura Teaching Hospital, Rs. 400 million for a Ratnapura Maternity Care Complex, and Rs. 500 million for local production of assistive devices. She also emphasized funding for maternal and child nutrition, school meals, education, school infrastructure, university quality improvement, vocational training stipends, and support for rural agriculture through the fertiliser subsidy and cooperative-based mechanisms. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Second Reading Debate (Fifth Allotted Day) EducationHealthcarePublic Finance Read →
- 22 February 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Nilusha Lakmali Gamage began to address the Presiding Member, but the provided excerpt contains no substantive remarks, proposals, questions, or policy position to summarize. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Second Reading Debate (Fifth Allotted Day) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Nilusha Lakmali Gamage supported the regulations under the Intellectual Property Act to establish registration of Geographical Indications, explaining their role in protecting products whose qualities or reputation are linked to a specific place. She said the 2022 amendment enables domestic and foreign GI registration in Sri Lanka, which could raise producer incomes, improve export value, protect against counterfeits, and benefit consumers. She emphasized that GI applications must be collective through associations, and identified potential Sri Lankan products such as Ceylon Tea, Ceylon Cinnamon, cashew, pepper, Ambalangoda masks, and Ratnapura gems. Debate: Intellectual Property Act Regulations (Geographical Indications) AgriculturePublic Finance Read →