House debates
Monday, 14 August 2006
Question proposed: That grievances be noted.- Indigenous Communities (1 speech)
As we all appreciate, in recent months many members of the House have contributed to what is a very important debate: the debate about improving the lives and opportunities of our Aboriginal... - Women in Retirement (1 speech)
Today I want to put on record some interesting facts about women in retirement. Women live longer than men but have far less superannuation savings so see us through our retirement years. Over... - Workplace Relations; Telstra (1 speech)
I thank the member for McPherson for a very interesting contribution. She has certainly got me feeling quite nervous and anxious to go back and check my own circumstances. Indeed, as a divorced... - Vietnam War (1 speech)
I rise today in this grievance debate to join many other Australians in remembering this country’s involvement in the Vietnam War as we approach the 40th anniversary of the Battle of Long... - Gellibrand Electorate: Funding (1 speech)
I want to raise a number of issues today that relate to my electorate of Gellibrand, because I have some severe concerns—which, unfortunately, are growing with every letter I receive from a... - Mental Illness (1 speech)
In March 2005 I had the privilege of meeting with a constituent, Jan Kealton, who met with me to talk about the tragic circumstances that led to the death of her son. Her son, James Henry Jacobs,... - Middle East (1 speech)
I grieve for the state of Middle Eastern studies in Australia, and the effect that some poor judgements and poor teaching have had on policy decisions as they affect decision making in Australia.... - Queensland Health (2 speeches)
I rise to add to an address I made last week during the adjournment debate and to refer to the matter that I raised at the time—namely, surgeons at Mackay Base Hospital acting outside their...
