House debates
Thursday, 16 February 2006
- Business Regulation (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the current inquiry by the Regulation Task Force into the subject of reducing the regulatory burden on business. Whilst recognising the significance in corporate cost... - Mental Health (1 speech)
The ancient Greek physician Galen said as far back as 172 AD, ‘Employment is nature’s best physician and is essential for human happiness.’ Imagine what Galen would say if he... - Hillsong Emerge (1 speech)
I want to talk today about the misuse and misappropriation of funds by Hillsong Church. Questions on notice asked by the shadow minister for Indigenous affairs and media reports have revealed... - Bonner Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
I rise this morning to speak about an important local issue that I am currently working on in the Bonner electorate. Logan and Klumpp roads are notorious in the suburb of Upper Mount Gravatt, and... - Fuel Prices (3 speeches)
On several occasions in this place I have raised the impact on my constituents of rising petrol prices. I have never received any satisfaction from the ACCC in response to submissions that I have... - USS Ronald Reagan (1 speech)
In January I had the great privilege of being a guest of the United States Navy onboard the USS Ronald Reagan, the aircraft carrier that is named in honour of the former US President Ronald... - Oil for Food Program (1 speech)
I welcome the statements by the Treasurer and the member for Fisher this morning concerning AWB’s $300 million payment to the regime of Saddam Hussein. They are displaying a much greater... - Second Reading Amendments (1 speech)
In a recent debate, of which members would be aware, Deputy Speaker McMullan drew the attention of members to page 361 of House of Representatives Practice. I would like to discuss that article... - Corporations and Financial Services Committee: Report (1 speech)
Earlier this week I tabled the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services report Statutory oversight of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. I ran out... - Shoalhaven Youth Development Demonstration Project (2 speeches)
In early January, the media carried a report about a proposal by the Young Labor movement promoting a form of national service for community work. I would like to respond to that report to show...
