House debates
Monday, 18 June 2007
Question proposed: That grievances be noted.- Education (1 speech)
In speaking in the grievance debate today, I want to take the opportunity to talk about an issue that is very important to my electorate of Gellibrand, and that is education and the importance of... - Economy (1 speech)
I grieve today for the sad lack of economic skills on the opposition benches and the shocking record of their colleagues in the governments of the states and territories. There are many... - Passport Security (3 speeches)
Tonight I rise to talk about a very important issue. I heard the issue of security mentioned earlier, so I thought that I would mention a security issue too: the issue of passport security. The... - Queensland Government (1 speech)
I am very pleased to be speaking in the grievance debate today. I want to bring to the attention of the House my concerns about the different standards of financial management evident in... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
I grieve today about the Howard government’s industrial relations policies and its Work Choices legislation. It is a measure of a civilised society that it requires regulation external to... - Road Accidents (1 speech)
Today, I want to speak on a subject that I have become increasingly passionate about and that is the road toll in our nation. I grieve today for the family of Alan Ross, aged 25, who had a... - Dental Health (1 speech)
I wish to take this opportunity to bring to the attention of the House the continuing decline in dental care in Australia and in particular the pain inflicted on the people of Central Queensland... - Economy (1 speech)
The achievements of this government have been much lauded and, as is the case in a democracy, much criticised. But there are a few basics that we should never forget. Without strength in your...
