House debates
Monday, 11 September 2006
Question proposed: That grievances be noted.- Disability Services (1 speech)
Today I want to draw attention to the needs of people with disabilities, particularly those with a developmental disability, and their families and carers. My observations suggest that these... - National Security (7 speeches)
Today, as has been noted by many in this House and elsewhere, marks the fifth anniversary of the September 11 attacks on New York and Washington. It is almost four years since the 2002 Bali... - Interest Rates (1 speech)
Today I want to put on the record my thoughts about the current debate surrounding housing affordability and interest rates. As I travel around the country with the Labor Party’s Family... - Water (1 speech)
Often in this place we debate matters of urgency—things that affect our constituency here and now. Then there are times when we have an eye to the long-term future of this country. That is... - Opinion Polls (1 speech)
The issue I wish to raise in today’s grievance debate is the manner in which the media in Australia cover opinion polls on voting intentions and related issues. I raise it not for its... - Narranga Primary School (1 speech)
Mr Speaker, I grieve for the children of Narranga Primary School in Coffs Harbour in my electorate who are the victims of the bizarre priorities and financial management—or, more properly,... - Port Kembla Steelworks (1 speech)
I grieve today about the state of manufacturing in Australia. On 29 June BlueScope Steel in my electorate announced that it would be closing its Port Kembla tin mill and ceasing production of tin... - Bass Electorate: Employment (2 speeches)
I rise to bring to the attention of the House and all members the need for a number of economic and community development initiatives in my community of Northern Tasmania. There has been a great...
