House debates
Wednesday, 12 November 2008
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Order! It being 7.30 pm, I propose the question: That the House do now adjourn. - Cowan Electorate (1 speech)
I understand that in the next two sitting weeks we will have before us a number of pieces of legislation that relate to the Building Australia Fund. On 4 August 2008, I wrote to the Minister for... - Australian Central Credit Union (1 speech)
Part of my pride in representing the Port Adelaide electorate is because of their belief in community, their human warmth and their commitment to help those in need. I was therefore appalled and... - Africa (1 speech)
During the past week we have acknowledged in this place the great significance of the election of Barack Obama as the first African-American President-elect of the United States. It is a truly... - Kingston Electorate: Rail Transport (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about the importance of public transport in the electorate of Kingston—in particular the importance of the extension of the Noarlunga rail line to Seaford and Aldinga.... - Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Public Administration (1 speech)
As shadow minister for families and community services I have, as part of my brief, responsibility for people with disabilities. I take it as axiomatic that a humane and civilised society should... - Reverend Keith Dowding (1 speech)
I wish to pay tribute in this place to the extraordinary life of the Reverend Keith Dowding, who passed away on 26 August 2008 at the age of 97. At the thanksgiving service for Keith Dowding, his...