House debates

Thursday, 14 May 2009

  • (1 speech)
    I move: That the Main Committee do now adjourn.
  • Budget (1 speech)
    The Rudd Labor government’s nation-wrecking budget has let this nation down very badly. The wrecking ball of reckless spending has diverted funds into headline-grabbing multimillion dollar...
  • Indigenous Communities (1 speech)
    I will talk today about some encouraging and practical aspects of the apology that was given in this House to the Indigenous people just over 12 months ago. I have spoken previously in the House...
  • Member for Bendigo (1 speech)
    The budget that was delivered by the federal Treasurer on Tuesday evening made reference to the government seeking to increase the age pension for tens of thousands of our fellow Australians, and...
  • National Volunteer Week (1 speech)
    I rise today to inform members of some of the activities and achievements of volunteers in my electorate of Robertson. As members are aware, it is National Volunteer Week. This is the time when...
  • Budget (1 speech)
    In the few minutes available to me I would like to focus on some of the infrastructure undertakings and debate that has resulted from this week’s budget. I spoke earlier in the parliament...
  • Victorian Bushfires (1 speech)
    I rise today to reflect on the devastating loss suffered by the Australian community, and especially the Victorian communities, during the Victorian bushfires this summer. This disaster touched...