House debates
Wednesday, 31 May 2006
- Telecommunications (1 speech)
I have previously spoken in this chamber about phone towers and their effects on our communities. Unfortunately, I feel the need to revisit some of those comments today and emphasise how... - Port of Brisbane Motorway Project (1 speech)
I rise this morning to make mention of an extremely important project that I am currently working on in my electorate. The Bayside of Bonner takes in the port of Brisbane, the third-busiest and... - Mick Young Scholarship (1 speech)
Recently I had the opportunity to attend the presentation of the Mick Young Scholarships at Mount Druitt TAFE campus. I was inspired by the moving personal account of one of the students, Philip... - Mr John Kellock (1 speech)
Today I would like to recognise the outstanding contribution of a resident of my electorate of Hasluck, Mr John Kellock of Walliston. John is the Suburb Manager for the Walliston Neighbourhood... - Health: Smoking (1 speech)
Today, 31 May, is World No Tobacco Day. It is a day when we promote no smoking. I felt very strongly about speaking about this topic as I have now been a reformed smoker for approximately 22... - Cowper Electorate: Lions Club (1 speech)
Last Saturday I was delighted to attend the Lions changeover dinner for district 201N1. At that function I was presented with a hearing dog tie by Lion Harry Mills of the Nambucca Lions Club, and... - Australian Vocational Student Prize (1 speech)
I wish to congratulate several school students from the electorate of Banks. Four students were among the 467 Australian Vocational Student Prize winners for 2006. Anita Kemp of Revesby Heights,... - Flinders Electorate: Environment; Flinders Electorate: Marine Biosecurity Program (1 speech)
Today I want to acknowledge two environmental achievements within the electorate of Flinders. The first is in relation to the Sunshine Reserve Conservation and Fireguard Group. This is a group in... - Wests Sports Council: Annual Presentation (1 speech)
Last Saturday night I had the opportunity to attend the Wests Sports Council award night. It is a great opportunity not only to recognise some of the good sports in our area and some of our... - Detective Senior Sergeant William John Bourke (2 speeches)
It gives me great pride to stand up today and talk about a former member of the Victoria Police force and one of my bosses, William John Bourke, who retired from the Victoria Police force as...
