House debates
Tuesday, 28 March 2006
- Telstra (1 speech)
Over recent years I have made a number of speeches in the House in relation to Telstra and privacy issues. Some of the themes that I have covered were picked up last year in the Australian... - Mrs Maureen Kingston AM (1 speech)
I wish to bring to the attention of the parliament the considerable achievements of a wonderful resident of my electorate, Mrs Maureen Kingston AM. Maureen has been a tireless and dedicated... - Cyclone Larry (1 speech)
I thank the opposition whip for her courtesy and consideration for allowing me to speak at this time. A week or so ago North Queensland was hit by Cyclone Larry. But the message that I would like... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
Yesterday marked the introduction of the Howard government’s extreme workplace laws. Overnight, the entire notion of a fair go was junked for working Australians. This legislation marks the... - Child Care (1 speech)
This is the third time since December I have risen to speak on the issue of child care. I am returning to it because I am angry, just as working parents in my electorate are angry. They are angry... - Flinders Electorate: Environmental Initiatives (1 speech)
I want to take this opportunity to identify and praise those involved in two different sets of environmental activities within the electorate of Flinders. The first is in relation to the Green... - Calwell Electorate: Medical Services (1 speech)
I want to speak today on the significant reduction of the after-hours medical services at the Dianella health centre in Broadmeadows in my electorate of Calwell. I also want to present to the... - Mr Patrick Corrigan (1 speech)
I rise this afternoon to laud the excellent example and good work of a leading citizen on the Gold Coast—that is, Mr Patrick Corrigan AM, a philanthropist who has certainly created a... - Democracy in the Philippines (1 speech)
In recent months we have seen a number of developments that give cause for concern about the strength of democracy in the Philippines. On 24 February Philippines President Gloria Arroyo declared... - Hinkler Electorate (2 speeches)
Hinkler has again defied the ALP doom and gloom merchants by achieving Queensland’s second highest increase in bulk-billing rates between 2004 and 2005. Hinkler’s bulk-billing rate...
