House debates
Thursday, 17 September 2009
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I move: That the Main Committee do now adjourn. - Petition: Youth Allowance (1 speech)
I present a petition containing some 1,495 signatures, which are additional to previous numbers that I have presented on this matter. It relates to the Youth Allowance. The petition read as... - Mr Brody Hourigan; Ms Maria Bertone (1 speech)
Having to live with cancer is an experience which affects every aspect of the lives of those who have been diagnosed with this illness. There are also the emotional effects that resonate... - Farrer Electorate: Robinson College (1 speech)
I raise an issue of great concern to the constituents whom I represent in the town of Broken Hill in far west New South Wales: the future of Robinson College. It is a community college which... - Micah Challenge (1 speech)
Today I will use this adjournment debate to talk about a visit I had from Micah Challenge earlier this week. But, before turning to the very important issue that was raised by them, I would like... - Mount Barker: Freeway Interchange (1 speech)
I rise in this adjournment debate at the end of another sitting period to speak about probably the most important issue facing my home community of Mount Barker in the electorate of Mayo, and... - Blair Electorate: Health Services; University of Queensland Boilerhouse Community Engagement Centre (1 speech)
I want to speak this afternoon about a health boost for the Ipswich community. In July this year, the federal Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, and I announced the funding contract... - Advertising (1 speech)
I rise to speak about a number of matters related to advertising, bumper stickers and T-shirts that I and a great many people in the community consider not only tasteless but also offensive. I... - Move Movement (1 speech)
This morning on the grass in front of Parliament House I attended the launch of the Move movement, a rather innovative approach to raising money for medical research, hosted by the Westmead... - Swan Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about the state of the roads in my electorate of Swan and how this government must do more to deliver on its promises. In my local area there are a number of significant... - Parallel Import Restrictions on Books (1 speech)
Imagine an Australia without books by Patrick White, Tim Winton or Kate Grenville. Imagine an Australia where the only place you can buy books is in supermarkets or discount stores. Imagine an... - Bushfires (1 speech)
The Victorian bushfires royal commission has released its interim report, which includes recommendations for the 2009-10 fire season. With summer approaching it is timely to remind ourselves of... - Makin Electorate: Australian Rules Football; Mrs Fay Thamm; Mr Tony Tomko (7 speeches)
Earlier today my colleague and friend the member for Melbourne Ports spoke about his beloved St Kilda. That certainly reminded me of the importance of Aussie Rules football to our great nation.... - Mr Bob Irwin; Fadden Electorate: Koalas (1 speech)
Early this week I had the great pleasure of bringing Bob Irwin, the father of the late Steve Irwin, to parliament to get him across the key leaders in the coalition side. I thank the shadow... - The Goldstone Commission (1 speech)
The Goldstone Commission, which has just reported in Geneva, probably will not be discussed much by this parliament, reflecting its lack of credibility and the fact that the Australian...
