House debates
Wednesday, 19 September 2007
- Health (1 speech)
Health policy is an issue that is very strong among the communities of Lyons at the moment. The Howard government have failed the people of Lyons on this matter—in fact, they have failed... - Fisher Electorate: Projects (1 speech)
The honourable member for Lyons, who just spoke, has clearly misled the chamber because it is obviously not time for a Rudd Labor government, as we all know. However, during the time I have been... - Annandale North Public School; Housing Affordability (1 speech)
I wish to speak today about Annandale North Public School, a wonderful school in my area that has been celebrating over the weekend and early this week the centenary of the school. The school was... - Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (1 speech)
I rise today to convey my continued support for the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council in my electorate. The Darkinjung are a proud people who have been working towards self-reliance, but... - KU Starting Points (1 speech)
Since becoming the member for Werriwa I have had the distinct pleasure of working with a range of different groups that do nothing other than help serve our community. On Saturday night I... - Paterson Electorate: Health Services (1 speech)
Forster-Tuncurry is a community in my electorate that is without a public hospital. So dire is the situation that years ago the community set about raising money to build a hospital, and build a... - Badgerys Creek Airport (3 speeches)
Somewhat novelly, I would like to talk about a federal issue, as this is the federal parliament— - Queensland Government (1 speech)
The Howard government believes strongly in sharing the dividends of the strong economy that we have been able to create for the benefit of all Australians through hard work and effort and without... - Grandparents (1 speech)
Mr Deputy Speaker Causley, I want to shock you but, firstly, I want to praise an aspect of a state government’s program and highlight concerns that I have about the national government.... - Education (2 speeches)
I rise again to express my concerns about the activities of the teachers unions peddling political propaganda in our public schools. They are doing this at the school gate by handing out...