House debates
Thursday, 4 September 2008
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I move: That the Main Committee do now adjourn. - Forrest Electorate: Wine and Truffle Co. (1 speech)
I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Wine and Truffle Co. located at Hazel Hill Estate, near Manjimup, in my electorate of Forrest. Just over 10 years ago 25 Australian investors had a... - Postal Services: Jewellstown Plaza (1 speech)
On 30 March this year I raised in this House the issue of a post office for the Jewellstown Plaza. This has involved a long campaign, one that has gone on over a number of years. It has had... - Fisher Electorate (3 speeches)
At the outset I would like to thank my friend the honourable member for Flinders for his accommodation of me. My contribution in this debate will be somewhat shorter than usual as I have to speak... - Wakefield Electorate: Trail Bikes (1 speech)
I rise to speak on the issue of the illegal riding of trail bikes and monkey bikes in various parts of Wakefield, particularly in the northern suburbs, where I live, around Salisbury North, and... - Flinders Electorate: Phillip Island (1 speech)
I want to raise three issues in relation to the people and the development of Phillip Island, in my electorate of Flinders. Phillip Island, of course, is a magnificent tourism site. It is the... - Forgotten Australians (1 speech)
This Sunday we celebrate Father’s Day, a day when those of us with fathers can show our appreciation for the role that our fathers have played in our lives and the love they have given us.... - Zimbabwe (1 speech)
I rise in the parliament to raise a very important issue this morning. As you would know, Madam Deputy Speaker, the confronting nature of the humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe has gripped the soul... - Franklin Electorate: Ministerial Visit (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about a recent visit to my electorate of Franklin by my colleague the Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children’s Services. The member for Maribyrnong... - Education (1 speech)
Today I would like to speak about the Rudd government’s commitment to an education revolution. We have heard much about how only Labor makes a connection between education and the future of... - Mobile Phone Services (1 speech)
I rise today to speak of an issue that I feel very strongly about: premium SMSs and their impact on the Australian community and our Australian youth. SMS messaging is a great service—if... - Age Pension (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on behalf of older Gippslanders who are struggling to make ends meet on the single age pension. I also seek to highlight my concern that the federal government is paralysed... - Bendigo Electorate: Community Radio (1 speech)
I would like to draw the House’s attention to the potential loss of a valuable radio broadcasting asset in my electorate of Bendigo. The new government has adopted the policy of its... - Economy (1 speech)
Another day, another tranche of job losses under Mr Rudd’s rudderless economy. Another Gold Coast boat builder has fallen victim to the slowing Australian economy, with Coomera based... - Mr Patrick ‘Paddy’ Koppman; Mrs Trish Spillane (1 speech)
I rise to pay tribute to two members of my local community who passed away recently, both of whom I knew very well and respected. They were both champions of my local community. Mr Patrick... - Drought; Research and Development (1 speech)
I express my deep concern about the impact that both state and federal government decisions are having on my electorate of Mallee. There are three issues I want to address. The first is water.... - Braddon Electorate: Local Infrastructure (1 speech)
Unlike my friend the member for Forrest opposite, my glass is half full rather than half empty. I am very pleased today to be able to announce that a future constituent of mine in the Braddon... - Hinkler Electorate: Vietnam Veterans Day (1 speech)
On Monday, 18 August, there were two major Vietnam Veterans Day commemorations in my electorate—one at Bundaberg and one at Hervey Bay. I attended the latter. After a march from the RSL,... - Adoption (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on what I believe is a very important issue not only for me personally but also for the state of Queensland. Firstly I will give a little bit of history. In my maiden speech... - Climate Change (1 speech)
Today I would like to raise the issue of the Murray-Darling system. A number of mixed messages are coming from the current government. I would like to place on record, as I have before, some... - United States of America (2 speeches)
I have the honour of being the Chair of the Australia-US Parliamentary Friendship Group. I want to reflect on our relationship with the great country of the United States as it moves towards its... - Aboriginal Suicide Rate (3 speeches)
Mr Deputy Speaker, may I join you in acknowledging the Rotary sponsored students who are here in Parliament House for the week. I hope they are enjoying this experience. - Ms Lois Roberts (1 speech)
I want to talk about a local woman, a friend of mine, who died in 1999. Her name was Lois Martha Roberts. Lois was tragically and brutally murdered. I am going to quote something that I have said... - Green Corps (1 speech)
I rise to speak on a matter that is close to my heart—a program that I have been a strong advocate of, and extremely proud of, throughout my time in parliament—Green Corps. Green... - Fremantle Electorate: Rottnest Island (1 speech)
Every member of this house has an electorate rich in history and in character, and I would like to draw members’ attention to a unique part of the Fremantle electorate, Rottnest Island.... - Diabetes (1 speech)
It is a privilege to have a second opportunity to say a few words. I would like to talk about diabetes. Well before this century reaches its halfway mark, the global affliction of diabetes will... - Newcastle City Council: Elections (2 speeches)
I want to draw attention to the fact that before we return to parliament, in just over a week, local government elections will be held in New South Wales. The election in Newcastle is very...
