House debates
Thursday, 14 September 2006
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (1 speech)
Recently we saw the announcement from the government that the drug Herceptin will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. This is something that will bring relief to thousands of women,... - Darwin Radiation Oncology Facility (1 speech)
I rise today to update the House on the progress of the radiation oncology facility in Darwin. I am somewhat relieved to report that the Northern Territory government have at least agreed to work... - Mr Charles Frederick Van Buren (1 speech)
I rise this morning to commemorate the passing of a great union man and great Labor man. Charles Frederick Van Buren passed away this week. He was a friend of mine and, indeed, a friend of the... - Investing in Our Schools Program; Wirreanda High School (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge an initiative of the Howard government which has provided untold benefits in my local community. The Howard government’s Investing in Our Schools program has... - Mr Charles Frederick Van Buren (1 speech)
I want to join with my colleague the member for Gorton to also pay my respects and express my deep sympathy at the passing of my constituent and very good friend Charles Frederick Van Buren, very... - Employment: Job Seekers (1 speech)
I rise today to report on the job seeker relocation trial, the pilot scheme designed to help unemployed Australians receiving welfare relocate to take up meaningful work. I have been working on... - Centrelink (1 speech)
Today I would like to raise an issue of great concern to me. One of my constituents, Corrina, contacted my office by writing to me on 9 August. I received the letter on 10 August. It was a horror... - Phillip Island (1 speech)
I rise today to address two issues in relation to the development of the wonderful Phillip Island within my electorate of Flinders. The first is in relation to the proposal for a Phillip Island... - Mr Frankie Cunningham (1 speech)
It gives me great pleasure today in this parliament to acknowledge the contribution of one of Geelong’s unsung heroes to the welfare of his fellow man. At the recent annual dinner hosted by... - International Day of Peace (2 speeches)
I rise to add to my comments in private member’s business in support of the International Day of Peace, which will be occurring on 21 September. The Australian government recognises the...
