House debates
Wednesday, 28 February 2007
- Australian Defence Force (1 speech)
Yesterday I was privileged to make an extraordinary announcement. It was an extraordinary announcement in the sense that it was about the professionalism of the men and women of the Australian... - Telstra (1 speech)
I take the opportunity today to put on the record of the parliament my concern about a decision by Telstra to remove a pay phone from a suburb in my electorate called Otford. It is an amazing... - Ryan Electorate: School Funding (1 speech)
I am pleased to speak in the parliament today about the Investing in Our Schools Program, which the students of the schools in the Ryan electorate, their parents and principals warmly welcome. I... - Climate Change (1 speech)
On 15 February 2007, in response to a question from the member for Kingsford Smith about the failure of the government to model the potential impacts of climate change on Australia, the Treasurer... - HMAS Yarra (1 speech)
I rise today in this chamber to pay tribute to the families, the relatives and the friends of those servicemen who served on HMAS Yarra. This weekend marks the 65th anniversary of the sinking of... - Diabetes (1 speech)
The increasing incidence of type 2 diabetes is one of the challenges to our modern health system in Australia. It is a disease that is largely related to poor diet, weight gain and lack of... - Road Safety (1 speech)
As a result of strong economic management, this government has been able to deliver real and practical benefits to our local communities. Maintaining safe roads is an important priority and,... - Chifley Electorate: St Mary’s Senior High School (1 speech)
I recently attended a graduation ceremony at St Mary’s Senior High School. This is the first public senior high school in New South Wales not to be established on the classical model of a... - Paterson Electorate: Roads (4 speeches)
Today I rise as a member of this House representing my constituency of Paterson. This week they have been alarmed to hear that $25 million of taxpayers’ money was given to a road contractor...
