House debates
Friday, 22 February 2008
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Wentworth Electorate (1 speech)
I rise this morning to talk about important election commitments I secured from the former coalition government for my own electorate of Wentworth. The first was a $110,000 commitment to improve...
- Electricity Privatisation (1 speech)
I wish to raise an issue of concern to a growing number of people in the Fowler electorate. The proposal of the New South Wales government to privatise parts of the electricity industry has...
- Dunkley Electorate (1 speech)
On this RDO, the ‘Rudd day off’, I would like to point to a number of commitments that were secured during the election campaign from the Howard government if it were to be...
- National Multicultural Festival (1 speech)
I want to talk to the House this morning about the absolutely successful and wonderful National Multicultural Festival that was held here in Canberra between 8 and 17 February. I remind members...
- Aged Care (1 speech)
I was not expecting the call, but I now have it. I bemoan the fact that yesterday in this House the Minister for Ageing outrageously misled this House on the record of the Howard government in...
- Tasmanian Tigers Cricket Team (1 speech)
I would like to congratulate the Tasmanian Tigers cricket team for getting into the final of the Ford Ranger Cup tomorrow. The final of the competition is going to be played at Bellerive Oval in...
- Paterson Electorate: MRI Licence (5 speeches)
Today I raise an important point on behalf of my constituency. I am glad the Minister for Health and Ageing is here because this week she has committed a fraud upon the people of Maitland. Prior...
- Greek Community Tribune (1 speech)
I rise in this place today to congratulate the Greek Community Tribune, a Greek language newspaper that services and keeps the South Australian Greek community informed. Tomorrow night I will be...
- Palm Island (3 speeches)
How in these modern times could Soviet style collectives still exist in Australia? I have one in my electorate—it is called Palm Island. It is an Indigenous community and we must do...
- Redcliffe and District Wildlife Rescue (1 speech)
We all acknowledge the importance of looking after our environment. That is why I wish to acknowledge the hard work of the Redcliffe and District Wildlife Rescue. This organisation assists in the...
- Rudd Government (2 speeches)
On this historic RDO, Rudd day off, I wish to—
- Rudd Government (0 speeches)
- Dissent from Ruling (0 speeches)
- (4 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I move: That the Speaker’s ruling be dissented from. Under the provisions of standing order 133(b) it is clear that you have the capacity to order a division of this House. This...
- Private Members’ Business (0 speeches)
- Organ Donation (12 speeches)
I move: That the House:(1)expresses concern about the shortage of organs available in Australia for life saving operations;(2)notes that where a donor is available, Australia has one of the best...
- Health Services (27 speeches)
I move: That the House:(1)supports the provision of the highest quality health services to Australians;(2)notes the continuing advances in medical science, making available new diagnostic tools;...
- Interest Rates (47 speeches)
I move: That the House:(1)notes:(a)the recent increases in interest rates;(b)the impact that rising interest rates are having on families, particularly in western Sydney; and(c)the Reserve Bank...
- Ministerial Accountability (47 speeches)
I thank the House for its indulgence in waiting a few moments for me to arrive in the chamber. I move: That the House:(1)acknowledges its support for the advancement of democracy around the...
- 75th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine (5 speeches)
I move: That the House:(1)notes that 2007 marks the 75th anniversary of the Great Ukrainian Famine—Holodomor—of 1932–33, caused by the deliberate actions of Stalin’s...
- Grievance Debate (0 speeches)
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Question proposed: That grievances be noted.
- Cowper Electorate: Centrelink (47 speeches)
I grieve for the people in my electorate because of the 150 jobs that have gone as a result of the failure of the government to proceed with the Centrelink call centre. This government alleges...
