House debates
Thursday, 1 March 2007
- Children of Vietnam Veterans Health Study (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about the current situation regarding the Children of Vietnam Veterans Health Study. At the last election the Howard government refused to commit to a study, instead... - Rural Bushfire Brigades (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about the wonderful work of the rural bushfire brigades that are in my electorate, and particularly in the Hawkesbury. The Attorney-General and I had an opportunity to visit... - Centrelink (1 speech)
I rise today to voice my concerns on behalf of those people who are not easily categorised within the government’s welfare system. These are people who are required to register on Newstart.... - Renewable Energy (1 speech)
I rise this morning to speak on renewable energy, a matter of extreme importance both nationally and internationally. The Howard government’s programs and policies have directly supported... - International Women’s Day (1 speech)
Thursday 8 March is International Women’s Day. Women around the world will be celebrating our achievements and contemplating how far there still is to go. There are women, though, who have... - Moreton Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
Over the last decade or so the Australian Labor Party has learnt absolutely nothing when it comes to infrastructure planning. Failure to invest in years past is causing a lot of hurt and concern... - Private Equity Debt (1 speech)
Each generation breeds its own greed brigade. We all remember the excesses of the mid-1980s when banks across Australia lost $28 billion on foolhardy ventures and loans. We all should become... - Nuclear Energy (1 speech)
I rise this morning in this place to raise the hypocrisy in Western Australia right now. We have a Western Australian government that is awash with corruption and collusion at the same time as... - Shortland Electorate: Gateshead Public School (1 speech)
Last Thursday I visited Gateshead Public School and witnessed the enthusiasm of students involved in the Active After-school Communities Program. I was welcomed to the school by the principal,... - Hinkler Electorate: Macadamia Growers (2 speeches)
I hasten to mention that this story is not about frogs; it was triggered by dead owls and fat snakes. I would like to commend the work done by the macadamia growers and community organisations of...
