House debates
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
- Paterson Electorate: Breast Cancer (1 speech)
Today I rise to congratulate the government on its initiative of providing $12 million for specialist breast cancer care nurses. The issue of breast cancer is critically important, particularly... - Maribyrnong Electorate: Autism (1 speech)
Autism spectrum disorder affects a growing number of Australians, and autistic children have special needs that often require a specialised education. In this regard, I was pleased to announce in... - Cowan Electorate: Wanneroo Senior Citizens Club (1 speech)
In Cowan, like most electorates, there are many seniors clubs. They do great work and are highly motivated to support the activities of older Australians, and they are always run by volunteers.... - Reid Electorate: Soccer (1 speech)
With Australia’s soccer game against Qatar this evening, it is worth while remembering the central role of the Auburn-Granville district in the history of Australian soccer, a vestige of... - Gold Coast: AFL Bid (1 speech)
The Gold Coast is Australia’s sixth largest and fastest-growing city, so it is with great delight that I recognise the tremendous efforts by a group of committed Gold Coasters, most notably... - Wakefield Electorate: Pensions and Benefits (1 speech)
I rise to talk about pensions and the great need in the electorate of Wakefield—a need that has now, in part, been met. I have a very diverse electorate, taking in country towns and... - Dickson Electorate: Dickson Seniors Expo (1 speech)
About six years ago, with a group of dedicated local residents, I established the Dickson Seniors Expo. It was my pleasure again this year to invite my constituents, their friends and their... - Isaacs Electorate: Dandenong Manufacturing Centre (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the recent opening of the Dandenong Manufacturing Centre, which forms part of the Rudd government’s Enterprise Connect network, and the many benefits it will bring to... - Hinkler Electorate: Pacific Islander Pilgrimage (1 speech)
Labourers from the Pacific Islands played an important part in the growth of the sugar industry in Queensland. While many were recruited against their will—and shamefully so—others... - Bennelong Electorate: Anti-Poverty Week (2 speeches)
At a time when, the world over, individuals are worried about their personal economic security, it is really heartening to see that so many Australians and others are united around the goal of...
