House debates
Tuesday, 31 October 2006
- Apprenticeships (1 speech)
I rise to speak on a remarkable achievement in my electorate of Stirling regarding Australian apprenticeships. There has been a marked increase in the number of young people learning the vital... - Holt Electorate: Casey Kids Club (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about an incredibly innovative program called the Casey Kids Club. It is a concept that was designed to bridge the void between children with disabilities who can access... - Emerald Primary School Frog Bog (1 speech)
On 4 October 2006, I attended the opening of Emerald Primary School’s fantastic new frog bog at Emerald in my electorate of La Trobe. On 19 August 2006, a large team of volunteers from the... - Newcastle Electorate: Health (1 speech)
I draw the House’s attention to some of the great work being done by people in my electorate of Newcastle to increase awareness and raise funds for research into some of our most pressing... - Walk for Daniel (1 speech)
I wish to highlight a special event that was held on the Sunshine Coast this morning. The Walk for Daniel attracted some 140-plus people who participated in a community walk from the Suncoast... - Older Australians (1 speech)
As a parliament, we often talk about the economic challenges that come with providing for our ageing population. This is very important, but it is equally important that we talk about the value... - School Chaplains (1 speech)
Today I want to pay tribute to a new program which has been announced, a national chaplaincies program. I wish to make three points. One is about the program, the second is about its purpose and... - Muslim Community (1 speech)
To Muslims, Islam is the religion of peace and reason, yet increasingly in the Western world it is falsely seen as the seed that germinates terrorism. Just this month, like many of my colleagues,... - Nowra Public School (1 speech)
Recently I had an occasion to visit Nowra Public School to view the works the school has completed as a result of funding from the government’s Investing in Our Schools program. I have to... - South Melbourne Centrelink Office; Albert Park College; Melbourne Ports Electorate: Childcare Centres (2 speeches)
I am pleased to note the opening in my electorate soon of a new Centrelink office in York Street, South Melbourne. Recently I attended the usual weekly sausage sizzle at the housing commission in...
