House debates
Thursday, 14 June 2007
- Telstra (1 speech)
I was concerned to read a report in the Sydney Morning Herald of 13 June 2007 which stated that Western Australian MPs have been advised by email from Telstra that constituents should be advised... - Agricultural Shows (1 speech)
I would like to commend the people of the electorate of Fisher and its surrounding areas for their very strong support for the substantial number of agricultural shows held each year in and... - New South Wales Flood (1 speech)
The tempest that struck our region last Friday exposed the people of Newcastle and the Hunter to the world and, although we appeared battered and bruised, our community strength has been revealed... - Education (1 speech)
I rise this morning to support and comment on the Australian government’s initiatives for education. In a regional area such as Braddon, located on an island off the mainland, the need for... - International Men’s Health Week (1 speech)
Monday, 11 June to Sunday, 17 June is International Men’s Health Week and is primarily concerned with the health challenges that men face and the incidence of particular diseases to which... - Micah Challenge (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge and support the work of Micah Challenge. Micah Challenge Australia is a global Christian campaign comprising over 40 Christian aid and development and church groups... - Badgerys Creek Airport (1 speech)
I rise today to add my voice to the ongoing calls for this government to come clean on its plans for a second airport at Badgerys Creek. As usual, we are seeing the government at its tricky best,... - Queensland: Toll Roads (1 speech)
I have reported to the House on many occasions the fact that the only toll road in the entire state of Queensland passes through my electorate. Residents in my area not only have to pay a toll to... - Telstra; Radio and Television Reception (3 speeches)
I would like to support the comments made by the member for Banks in his statement to this House. I have had similar concerns. The Area General Manager of Telstra in the Hunter, Chris Cusack,... - Hinkler Electorate: Xavier Catholic College (2 speeches)
Last weekend I had the pleasure of helping to open almost $10 million worth of capital works at Hervey Bay’s Xavier Catholic College representing ministers Bishop and Truss. The college...
