House debates
Thursday, 7 September 2006
- Bhavan Australia (1 speech)
On Wednesday, 30 August I was proud to attend the formal inauguration of Bhavan Australia’s Institute of Arts and Culture and the Gandhi Institute of Computer and Information Technology at... - Bonner Electorate (1 speech)
Bonner is a diverse community and, since being elected, I have made it my priority to gain an understanding of the issues that are of greatest importance to all sections of the community. I feel... - National Dementia Awareness Month (1 speech)
Tomorrow, 8 September, marks the beginning of National Dementia Awareness Month. This year commemorates 100 years since the German physician Alois Alzheimer first described the condition we now... - Regional Partnerships program (1 speech)
I rise to discuss the great work being achieved by the Upwey-Belgrave RSL. On Wednesday, 26 July this year, the Prime Minister, the Hon. John Howard, made time in his heavy schedule to visit the... - Eating Disorders (1 speech)
This week is National Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Few people would be aware of that fact. Since Sunday there have been 30 news reports on the issue of obesity; there has been... - Investing in Our Schools Program (3 speeches)
On 1 September, I visited Nangus Public School to do an Investing in Our Schools project. In the 80-year history of the school, it has not had climbing, gross motor or fitness equipment.... - Health: Central Coast MRI (1 speech)
An issue that is of great importance to the people on the Central Coast is the fact that no MRI has been licensed there within the public system. I would like to congratulate the New South Wales... - Mr Steve Irwin (1 speech)
Yesterday I was pleased to have the opportunity to rise in the Main Committee to praise the life and work of Steve Irwin, a person I have had an enormously high regard for and who I have known... - United Kempo Martial Arts Academy (1 speech)
I would like to draw to the attention of the House the fact that, since 1997, the United Kempo Martial Arts Academy has been providing instruction in martial arts for the youth of the south-west... - Telecross Program; Redcliffe Community Bus (2 speeches)
Today I would like to highlight the fantastic work of two local community organisations that are reaching out to vulnerable members of our Petrie community. As members would be aware, there are...
