House debates
Thursday, 25 September 2008
- Canning Electorate: Graffiti (1 speech)
I speak today on an issue that is very prominent in my electorate of Canning, and that is the cost to local business and local government of graffiti. It is costing them a fortune. For a long... - Commonwealth Law Reform: Same-Sex Couples (1 speech)
Prior to the last election, Labor made a number of commitments, including a commitment to remove discrimination against same-sex couples in all areas of Commonwealth legislation. I have been... - New South Wales Government: Property Taxes (1 speech)
I also rise this morning to address a matter of discrimination—discrimination against the residents, families and taxpayers in my electorate of Mitchell in the outer suburbs of Sydney. I... - Mr Keith Dowding (1 speech)
I want to use this time to comment on, note and mourn the passing of a very distinguished but largely unremarked Australian, Keith Dowding. Keith was a voice of principle, a voice for the... - Bonnie Babes Foundation (1 speech)
Today I want to talk about babies. I have a baby myself—he is two years and a couple of months old. In particular, I want to talk about the Bonnie Babes Foundation and to very strongly... - Anaphylaxis Australia (1 speech)
I would like to put on the record my great appreciation for a terrific organisation that has helped many people across the country and has been of great assistance to my family. Anaphylaxis... - Cowan Electorate: Blackmore Primary School (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about Blackmore Primary School and a couple of volunteers that define what is good about the school and the local community. Blackmore Primary School is located in the... - Road Safety (1 speech, 1 comment)
I rise this morning to talk about the serious matter of road safety. I have listened to my constituents on a range of issues since I was elected over nine months ago, and road safety is certainly... - Gippsland Electorate: Gippsland Rotary Centenary House (1 speech)
I congratulate the member for Franklin, who has just spoken, for her contribution and endorse her comments. I rise to pay tribute to the outstanding men and women in Gippsland who have rallied... - Holt Electorate: Gateway Industries (2 speeches)
Today I rise to speak about a very important organisation in my electorate called Gateway Industries, which provides disability employment support services. It was established by Dandenong Rotary...
