House debates
Monday, 27 November 2006
- International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (1 speech)
The date 25 November is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, otherwise known as White Ribbon Day. As one of the White Ribbon Day ambassadors, I, along with a number of... - Sheokh Pierre Gemayel (1 speech)
There has been a tragic loss of yet another Christian leader in Lebanon. Can the blame be directed at competing Christian forces or the Jews? Not likely. Having spent time over 20 years ago with... - Badgerys Creek Airport (1 speech)
On 16 November, I attended a public meeting at Kemps Creek Public School to hear the concerns of residents from the districts surrounding Badgerys Creek. The residents spoke of the problems they... - Mr Ian Thorpe (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about my electorate’s favourite son—in fact, he is one of Australia’s favourite sons—the outstanding athlete Ian Thorpe, and about his decision last... - Lanyon High School (1 speech)
Today I want to bring to the attention of the House something that I am very proud of—the wonderful example of the public education system in my electorate of Canberra. Last Wednesday... - Badgerys Creek Airport (2 speeches)
I am getting a bit fed up with the member for Fowler coming in here time and time again like a rooster into the henhouse, flapping and chooking about, misrepresenting my position on so many... - Chaldean Catholic Church: Archbishop Gabriel Kassab; Iraq (1 speech)
On 8 October I was honoured to attend the installation of Archbishop Gabriel Kassab as Bishop of the Chaldean Catholic Church for Australia and New Zealand, and I welcome him to the gallery... - Riverton Primary School (1 speech)
I rise today to draw the attention of the House to the excellent work of the students of Riverton Primary School in the electorate of Wakefield. The year 4-5 class of Riverton Primary School has... - Mr Nguyen Tuong Van (1 speech)
This Saturday marks the first anniversary of the death of Van Nguyen, who was unceremoniously executed in Singapore 12 months ago. Since his death, we have not stopped the drug trafficking. We... - Mr Jim Jarvis (1 speech)
It is with great sadness that I report to the House the death of Mr Jim Jarvis, who passed away on Monday, 1 November at the age of 71. Jim Jarvis was a former Lord Mayor of Adelaide, once a... - Mr Damien Leith (2 speeches)
I rise to congratulate a constituent of mine, Damien Leith, of Stanmore, on being the Australian Idol for 2006. Damien is a proud resident of the inner west, and I am proud to represent a...
