House debates
Thursday, 18 June 2009
- Melbourne Ports Electorate (1 speech)
I recently had the pleasure of representing the Hon. Julia Gillard MP, Minister for Education, at the opening of a capital grants project at Adass Israel School on 28 April in my electorate of... - Hinkler Electorate: Fruit Industry (1 speech)
One thing Australians enjoy, perhaps more than any other nation on earth, is affordable, high-quality fresh produce. But that might be at risk, subjecting Australians to higher food prices and... - Solomon Electorate: Kormilda College and Glenti Festival (1 speech)
I rise today to mention two events that have happened in my electorate of Solomon in the last couple of weeks. The first was the opening of new facilities at Kormilda College. They were opened on... - Mitchell Electorate: Queen’s Birthday Honours List (1 speech)
I rise this morning to record my congratulations and appreciation to the recipients of honours in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List in the electorate of Mitchell and... - Parramatta Electorate: Hills Sports High School (1 speech)
Last month I was delighted to officially open the new state-of-the-art fitness centre and refurbished library at the Hills Sports High School at Seven Hills on behalf of the Minister for... - Bond University (1 speech)
On Saturday, 6 June 2009 Bond University celebrated 20 years of educating local, national and international students at the Robina campus in my electorate of McPherson. This is truly a milestone... - Corangamite Electorate: Visy Pulp and Paper (1 speech)
I would like to make a short statement in support of the workforce at the Visy Pulp and Paper factory in Tarneit. I believe the efforts of these workers should be brought to the attention of our... - Macarthur Electorate: Immigration (1 speech)
As all in this House would be aware, I represent the seat of Macarthur out in Western Sydney. We have a population that is quite multicultural out there in Western Sydney, and because of that I... - Shortland Electorate: Budget (1 speech)
Today I would like to share with the House what the economic stimulus package has meant to the Shortland electorate. The stimulus program has developed real nation building in the electorate of... - Petition: Youth Allowance (3 speeches)
I rise to present a petition approved by the Standing Committee on Petitions. This petition is in direct response to the Rudd government’s flawed decision to change the eligibility criteria...
