House debates
Thursday, 12 October 2006
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Order! It being nearly 4.30 pm, I propose the question: That the House do now adjourn. - Mr Albert William James; Hunter Electorate: Coal Industry (1 speech)
Bert James was the member for Hunter between 1960 and 1980. Sadly, as the House noted on Monday, Bert passed away on 30 September at the ripe old age of 92—so he had a pretty good innings.... - Cowper Electorate: Megan Community (1 speech)
I would like to draw the attention of the House to a notable anniversary in my electorate; namely, the centenary of the founding of the community of Megan. Earlier this week, I had cause to... - National Education Standards (1 speech)
Last week, the Minister for Education, Science and Training made a well-publicised speech calling for the introduction of a national curriculum in this country. In the written version, she cast... - Lorne-Aireys Inlet P-12 College (1 speech)
I am delighted to welcome to the gallery this afternoon students from Lorne-Aireys Inlet P-12 College. They have come all the way from Corangamite to visit the parliament and see the parliament... - Minister for Trade (1 speech)
As the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the member for Wide Bay permitted AWB to rort the UN oil for food program on his watch. As Minister for Transport and Regional Services,... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
I made a speech in the parliament this morning in which I quoted some figures that I would like to correct here this afternoon. I would not want the Ryan electorate, which I have the great honour... - Media Ownership (2 speeches)
I again get to my feet this week and condemn the government’s Broadcasting Services Amendment (Media Ownership) Bill 2006. I think it is outrageous that The Nationals are gloating that they...
