House debates
Monday, 21 May 2007
- Darebin City Brass (1 speech)
I rise this afternoon to congratulate Northern Brass on its recent win of the intermediate section of the 2007 National Band Championships. This pre-eminent achievement adds to Northern... - Education Week (1 speech)
Last week was Public Education Week—a week of opportunity for the community to celebrate the work of students, teachers and parents in our public schools. I was privileged to join in some... - Volunteers (1 speech)
Volunteers play a very important role in our community by making sure that events run smoothly and that individuals and groups are supported and protected from harm. In recognition of the hard... - Education (1 speech)
I rise today to bring to the attention of the House the plight of children from the bush in attending tertiary institutions. Mr Speaker, as you would know, people in pastoral... - Fair Trade Fortnight (1 speech)
The period 28 April to 13 May marked Fair Trade Fortnight, which was organised largely by two associations who have been at the forefront of fair trade awareness in our region: the Fair Trade... - Industry (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge the Australian government’s support to Australian industry. Australian industry received budgetary and taxation assistance totalling some $4.6 billion, of which $1.8... - Vietnam: Human Rights (1 speech)
As I have done previously, I rise today to speak about human rights in Vietnam, a matter I know is also particularly important to the honourable member for Oxley and the honourable member for... - Palliative Care (1 speech)
I stand to speak about an inspiring group that is working to save a palliative care hospice in Launceston. Friends of Philip Oakden House is receiving the community support that it deserves. Just... - Lao Language Radio Program; Sydney Peace Prize (1 speech)
The Lao community in Sydney is a relatively small but tight-knit group, many of whom arrived in Australia as refugees 30 years ago. For the past 25 years the community has had access to a Sydney... - Queensland: Local Government (1 speech)
I rise to speak on the Beattie government’s decision to examine the amalgamation of councils in south-east Queensland. The process closes on 1 August with no provision—I repeat: no... - Vietnam: Human Rights (2 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I appreciate the few seconds I have to say a couple of words. Can I say thank you very much and congratulate Viet Tan for coming to parliament today and speaking to both sides, to the...
