House debates
Friday, 22 February 2008
- Wentworth Electorate (1 speech)
I rise this morning to talk about important election commitments I secured from the former coalition government for my own electorate of Wentworth. The first was a $110,000 commitment to improve... - Electricity Privatisation (1 speech)
I wish to raise an issue of concern to a growing number of people in the Fowler electorate. The proposal of the New South Wales government to privatise parts of the electricity industry has... - Dunkley Electorate (1 speech)
On this RDO, the ‘Rudd day off’, I would like to point to a number of commitments that were secured during the election campaign from the Howard government if it were to be... - National Multicultural Festival (1 speech)
I want to talk to the House this morning about the absolutely successful and wonderful National Multicultural Festival that was held here in Canberra between 8 and 17 February. I remind members... - Aged Care (1 speech)
I was not expecting the call, but I now have it. I bemoan the fact that yesterday in this House the Minister for Ageing outrageously misled this House on the record of the Howard government in... - Tasmanian Tigers Cricket Team (1 speech)
I would like to congratulate the Tasmanian Tigers cricket team for getting into the final of the Ford Ranger Cup tomorrow. The final of the competition is going to be played at Bellerive Oval in... - Paterson Electorate: MRI Licence (5 speeches)
Today I raise an important point on behalf of my constituency. I am glad the Minister for Health and Ageing is here because this week she has committed a fraud upon the people of Maitland. Prior... - Greek Community Tribune (1 speech)
I rise in this place today to congratulate the Greek Community Tribune, a Greek language newspaper that services and keeps the South Australian Greek community informed. Tomorrow night I will be... - Palm Island (3 speeches)
How in these modern times could Soviet style collectives still exist in Australia? I have one in my electorate—it is called Palm Island. It is an Indigenous community and we must do... - Redcliffe and District Wildlife Rescue (1 speech)
We all acknowledge the importance of looking after our environment. That is why I wish to acknowledge the hard work of the Redcliffe and District Wildlife Rescue. This organisation assists in the... - Rudd Government (2 speeches)
On this historic RDO, Rudd day off, I wish to—
