House debates
Thursday, 5 June 2008
- Franchises (1 speech)
Previously I brought to the attention of this parliament an issue regarding a Michel’s Patisserie franchise in my electorate of Swan. Today I wish to provide parliament with an update on... - Queensland Day; Forde Electorate; Mr Colin Nelson (1 speech)
Tomorrow marks a very important day in Queensland. I am here to talk a little bit about Queensland because 6 June is Queensland Day. While we all proudly stand up as Australians and recognise the... - Budget; McPherson Electorate: Solar Green (1 speech)
I believe the Rudd government has failed to deliver on its commitment to the environment. Its decision to means-test the solar panel rebate, at $100,000 per household, makes no sense at all. Mr... - Franklin Electorate: Kingborough Lions United Soccer Club (1 speech)
I would like to talk about a soccer club in my electorate that is going to benefit from this year’s federal budget. It is in the Kingborough municipality, which is one of the fastest... - Ms Cheryl Bart; Ms Nikki Bart (1 speech)
On 24 May Cheryl and Nikki Bart, lifelong residents of my electorate of Wentworth, were the first mother and daughter team in the world to climb to the top of Mount Everest—and not just... - Deakin Electorate: Blackburn Bowls Club (1 speech)
I draw the House’s attention to an extremely exciting water-saving project that was launched recently for Blackburn Bowls Club, in my electorate of Deakin. The Blackburn Bowls Club have... - Alcopops (1 speech)
I want to again highlight the ridiculous tax that is being applied to ready-to-drink alcohol and the way that the government has tried to hide it under its concern for health problems. Frankly,... - Werriwa Electorate: Rugby League (1 speech)
Long before the Wests Tigers or even the Western Suburbs Magpies set foot on the field at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, it was known as Orana Park and the home of the Campbelltown City Kangaroos... - Fuel Prices (1 speech)
I rise today to raise my concerns over the Rudd government’s lack of action on fuel prices. The Prime Minister and the Labor Party went to the last election telling people they would do... - Education (2 speeches)
I rise today to reflect on some of the Rudd Labor government’s achievements in the first six months in implementing a number of education policies that underpin Labor’s philosophies....
