House debates
Wednesday, 11 February 2009
- SMS Subscription Schemes (1 speech)
I rise this morning to talk about a scam that has been operating and entrapping a large number of my constituents. Constituents have contacted me on numerous occasions to raise their concerns... - Apology to Australia’s Indigenous Peoples: First Anniversary (1 speech)
Firstly, I would like to recognise that this parliament meets on the traditional lands of the Ngunawal people. Today I rise to speak about the anniversary of the apology. It will be 12 months to... - Queensland Floods: Australian Defence Force (1 speech)
Once again the men and women of the Australian Defence Force have come to the aid and assistance of those affected by disaster. In this particular instance, I refer to the men and women from the... - Kingston Electorate: Sportspeople (1 speech)
Today I would just like to pay tribute to three exceptional sportspeople in my electorate of Kingston. I want to mention firstly Alice Whiley, who is a lifesaver at Moana Surf Life Saving Club.... - Victorian Bushfires (1 speech)
May I offer on behalf of the people of Farrer our sincere sympathy and condolences to those who have lost loved ones, homes, livelihoods and property in the Victorian bushfires. The electorate of... - Education (1 speech)
I wish to raise in the House today issues relating to Building the Education Revolution and how wonderful it will be for the electorate that I represent in this parliament. The refurbishment... - Victorian Bushfires (1 speech)
I want to begin by expressing the concerns of my electorate for all those caught up in the Victorian fires, and for those still fighting them. I am proud of the contribution of our Murray... - Sister Kerry Macdermott (1 speech)
A special job requires a special person. Today I would like to talk about Sister Kerry Macdermott, who is a member of the religious community of Our Lady’s Nurses for the Poor, better known... - Rifleman Stuart Nash (1 speech)
I rise to pay tribute today to the life of Rifleman Stuart Nash, who was killed in action in Afghanistan late last year in service with the British Army. I had the immense privilege of attending... - Brisbane Electorate: Ashgrove Sports Ground Redevelopment (2 speeches)
I am looking forward to the opportunity of attending the opening of the Ashgrove Sports Ground redevelopment next month. This is not your ordinary backyard redevelopment; this was a $2 million...
