House debates
Wednesday, 15 August 2007
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Before I call the member for Fraser, I inform the House that Barry Gwyther is celebrating his birthday today. I am sure members will join with me in wishing him a happy birthday. - Climate Change (1 speech)
I thank my colleagues and the government for their cooperation in allowing me to briefly use this time to table a petition which, through inadvertence, was deemed not to be in order but is now in... - Pollies for Small Business Day (1 speech)
In my electorate there are more than 15,000 small businesses registered. They generate considerable employment growth. I have always had an interest in the area of small business, bearing in mind... - Miss Samantha Williamson (1 speech)
I rise this morning to place on the Hansard the efforts of 12-year-old student Samantha Williamson, who is from my home town of Roma in western Queensland. She recently submitted a petition to me... - Superannuation (1 speech)
The Commonwealth Public Service and Defence superannuation pensions are indexed to the consumer price index, not male total average weekly earnings, as is the case with the age and disability... - Palm Beach-Currumbin Lions Club 50th Anniversary (1 speech)
I recently had the honour of proposing a toast to Lions International at the 50th anniversary at the Palm Beach-Currumbin Lions Club. In proposing the toast, I was able to pay tribute to an... - Mrs Rachel Williams (1 speech)
I rise today to raise serious concerns I have over community safety, especially for Australia’s senior citizens. In particular, I want to draw to the attention of the House the recent... - Warnervale Family and Community Centre (1 speech)
Last week I announced a further $300,000 over two years in federal funding to allow the Warnervale Family and Community Centre to continue its vital work in our community. This is the third time... - Water (1 speech)
As I come from a regional electorate, the issue of water security is top on my list of priorities. Not far behind this issue is the cost of that water. Despite our recent rain, which has been... - Flinders Electorate: Medicare Office (1 speech)
I rise to lend my support to the community push for a Hastings Medicare office. I want to talk about, firstly, the need; secondly, the response; and, thirdly, the steps forward. In looking at the... - Electorate: Magnesium Mining (1 speech)
A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of touring a very significant industrial operation in my electorate of Capricornia. It was the QMAG magnesium plant just near Rockhampton. There has been... - Unions (2 speeches)
I wish to report to the House that the campaign by unions in this current election campaign has reached a new low. It has actually reached its new low in my electorate of Canning. I have heard...
