House debates
Wednesday, 4 June 2008
- Greenway Electorate: Fundraising (1 speech)
Today I rise to talk about the community of Greenway. It is a community that digs very deep, particularly in these times of cost-of-living pressures, to help a worthy cause. Over the last two... - Leichhardt Electorate: Fundraising (1 speech)
I had the great pleasure of attending Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea at the Manoora Community Centre on 22 May 2008. This fundraiser for the Cancer Council happens every year and is the... - Apprenticeships (1 speech)
I wish to raise today the situation that a number of Western Australian apprentices are now finding themselves in and the impact that the shortage of TAFE teachers is having on both apprentices... - Dobell Electorate: 2020 Summit (1 speech)
I rise to talk about the local 2020 summit that was held in my seat of Dobell, because there were some fantastic ideas there, and to put on the record the support that we had from Wyong Shire... - Agriculture Advancing Australia Funding (1 speech)
I rise to call on the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to reconsider his decision to refuse funding to the Western Australian Red Meat Stocktake program. Their application was... - United Nations (1 speech)
In an increasingly connected world, it is important for us as global citizens to have an understanding of the forces that drive global events and an understanding of the issues faced by sovereign... - Boeing Australia (1 speech)
Today I want to talk about a very impressive Australian company: Boeing Australia. Recently I was able to visit Boeing Australia at RAAF Amberley, where they have a very significant investment.... - Petrie Electorate: Education (1 speech)
Today I rise to talk about the wonderful work being done in the schools in my electorate. With over 30 schools in the electorate, there are always an overwhelming number of inspirational stories... - Dunkley Electorate: Budget (3 speeches)
I rise this morning to lament history repeating itself. The last time Labor was in power at a federal level, the then Labor member for Dunkley conceded that our community had been forgotten. I... - Budget (2 speeches)
I want to spend this morning outlining some of the very positive health initiatives that were contained in the budget. I also want to compliment the Minister for Health and Ageing for the...
