House debates
Wednesday, 6 September 2006
- Wills Electorate: Mobile Phone Tower (1 speech)
I wish to speak in support of the community campaign against the mobile phone tower planned for the corner of Kent and Cumberland Roads, Pascoe Vale, in the electorate of Wills. In 2004 I... - Homeownership (1 speech)
Most Australians, especially younger families, aspire to the great Australian dream of owning their own home. Owning a little piece of Australia gives families security and stability to plan for... - Gorton Electorate: Education (1 speech)
Last week, I had the good fortune of meeting with school captains and teams leaders from Copperfield College in my electorate. I also met with Tony Simpson, the principal of that college. That... - James Cook University (1 speech)
James Cook University is in my home city of Townsville. The majority of the current councillors of the James Cook University Student Association were elected last year on a campaign platform of... - Drugs: Bali (1 speech)
I was horrified this morning to read page 1 of the Sydney Morning Herald and the report titled ‘Death for four more Bali mules’. Inter alia, the report from Mark Forbes reads: Four... - Mr Steve Irwin (1 speech)
I rise in the Main Committee today to express my condolences in relation to the sad passing of Steve Irwin, whom I have known for many years. In particular, I would like to pass my best wishes on... - Superannuation (1 speech)
I want to raise what I think is a serious issue in regard to superannuation. It involves a scam. I think all members of parliament admire those people who work very hard and honestly to earn a... - Mr Steve Irwin; Petrie Electorate: Education (1 speech)
I would also like to add my condolences on the tragic and sad passing of Steve Irwin. My condolences go to his wife, Terri, and children, Bindi and Bob. Australia Zoo is only a short distance... - Australian Labor Party Family Watch Task Force; Cost of Living (3 speeches)
I want to put on the record the fine activities of the Australian Labor Party Family Watch Task Force. It has been travelling around the country, and we have been meeting and talking with people... - Flinders Electorate: Seniors (2 speeches)
I want to speak, firstly, about the contribution of seniors in the electorate of Flinders and, secondly, about a particular initiative we are taking to host a free seniors forum on 6 October...
