House debates
Monday, 14 September 2009
- Maranoa Electorate: Mobile Internet Safety (1 speech)
I rise this afternoon to discuss a very serious issue that is a threat not only to the safety of young people in my electorate of Maranoa but also to young people across Australia—indeed,... - Fowler Electorate: Disabilities (1 speech)
My speech this afternoon was researched and prepared by Michael Rutherford, a high school student residing in my electorate of Fowler who recently undertook work experience in my electorate... - Spark of Life Club Program (1 speech)
I would like today to congratulate one of my constituents, who has just received a prestigious international healthcare award for the Spark of Life Club Program, which is making significant... - National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (1 speech)
Last week I had the great pleasure and honour to attend and be part of the launch of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month here in this place. It was very pleasing to see many members of this... - Queensland and New South Wales Floods (1 speech)
I take the opportunity to read from a letter to the editor which was published in the Coffs Coast Advocate, relating to the recent floods of 31 March. It was written by Georgia Newell, a very... - Blaxland Electorate: Bankstown Children's Festival (1 speech)
In 11 days 15,000 people will converge on Paul Keating Park in Bankstown to celebrate the 11th annual Bankstown Children’s Festival. As I have said before in this place, it is a fantastic... - McMillan Electorate: Poowong Dairy Expo; Farm Safety (1 speech)
I have come not to talk about Poowong Dairy Expo, to be held on 23 to 24 September this year. But last year at that same expo—they are celebrating their 10th year—Professor David de... - Breast Cancer Screening (1 speech)
The matter of breast screening has been in the news lately with the release by the government of the final report by the Evaluation Advisory Committee of the Australian Health Ministers Advisory... - Cowan Electorate: Wanneroo Districts Netball Association (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on netball and in particular the Wanneroo Districts Netball Association. This association operates up at the Kingsway Regional Sporting Complex in the electorate of Cowan.... - Horse Racing (2 speeches)
This is the time of year when Australia’s racing industry is usually preparing for another spectacular spring carnival and season of great racing. However, the industry is locked into a...
