House debates
Monday, 30 October 2006
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Order! It being almost 9 pm, I propose the question: That the House do now adjourn. - Interest Rates (1 speech)
If there were ever a statement that crystallised in the minds of all Australians just how much this government—particularly the Prime Minister—has changed, it was when the Prime... - Volunteer Bush Firefighters (1 speech)
I rise tonight to recognise and praise the heroic and valiant efforts of those who volunteer to serve Australia as volunteer bush firefighters. Last week I was invited to attend the annual... - Muslim Communities; Sri Lanka (1 speech)
At this time of year many of my colleagues, like me, have the opportunity of joining in celebrations following the end of the holy month of Ramadan. On Saturday night, along with the member for... - Solar Energy (1 speech)
By all accounts the coming Australian summer will be longer, hotter and drier than any in living memory. In recent times, running through Sherbrooke Forest, an area in which I have lived nearly... - Climate Change (1 speech)
Climate change is definitely the topic on our minds in this House tonight, and I follow on from the comments of the previous member, the member for La Trobe, simply to say that resolute and much... - Muslim Community (3 speeches)
I rise this evening to speak on an issue very close to my heart, and that is the need to stand up for who we are as a nation and the need to say no to men who use any excuse for rape—the...
