House debates
Monday, 19 June 2006
- Migration (1 speech)
Tomorrow, of all days, is World Refugee Day. The theme for World Refugee Day this year is hope. In the Senate shortly will be presented some 12,000 signatures on petitions, which I have here with... - Mr Jim Raptis (1 speech)
Last month I had the honour of attending and speaking at a very special service and commemorative luncheon at the Greek Orthodox Church of St Anna on the Gold Coast. It was the 30th anniversary... - Dental Health (1 speech)
I rise today to present more petitions in relation to the very urgent need for the Howard government to restore funding for dental health. I have 1,000 signatures here today. This is a very... - Gold Coast Mobility Office (1 speech)
On Friday last week I had the opportunity to visit the Gold Coast Mobility Office, which is coordinated by Judene Wallace. The Gold Coast Mobility Office plays a very important and crucial task... - Ranka Cotic; Jim Strachan (1 speech)
I would like to pay my respects to two people in Isaacs who have recently died. The first is Ranka Cotic, who was a member of the Chelsea branch of the ALP. Ranka was 74 years old and she died a... - Investing in Our Schools Program (1 speech)
The Australian government recognises the importance of providing schools with facilities that will enhance the education and wellbeing of students. It is very disappointing that the New South... - Make Poverty History Campaign (1 speech)
Today, on behalf of Parade College Bundoora, I present a Make Poverty History banner. The banner is 13 metres long. This has been organised by the winner of their Community Action Award last... - Mr Abu Bakar Bashir (1 speech)
I wish to express my concern at the recent release from prison in Indonesia of Mr Abu Bakar Bashir. After receiving a very modest 30-month sentence for his role in the 2002 Bali bombings, he has... - Adelaide Electorate: General Practitioners (1 speech)
I rise today to present a further 1,086 signatures on my petition calling on the Minister for Health and Ageing to grant an exemption under section 19AB of the Health Insurance Act and allow a... - City of Greater Geelong Council (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on the report into the City of Greater Geelong Council by Merv Whelan, Inspector of Municipal Administration. Mr Whelan was commissioned to investigate campaign donations... - Lucas Heights Reactor (2 speeches)
Last Wednesday, the Minister for Education, Science and Training made a statement that there has been no impact at all upon the health of workers at Lucas Heights or the surrounding community and...
