House debates
Monday, 19 October 2009
- Tangney Electorate: Medical Workforce (1 speech)
Just two weeks ago, a major doctors surgery in my electorate abruptly closed its doors after giving its 4½ thousand patients only a few days notice. Only a short distance away is another... - Kingston Electorate: Hallett Cove Preschool (1 speech)
I am very pleased to rise today to wish a very happy birthday to the Hallett Cove Preschool, which I visited on 22 September when they held their 20th birthday celebration. It was very nice to... - McMillan Electorate: Medicare (2 speeches)
One thing we remember in this place is that, whether you are a frontbencher, a minister, a Prime Minister or a Deputy Speaker of the House, we are all backbenchers reliant on our... - Solomon Electorate: Housing (1 speech)
I rise to speak briefly on some of the activities I have been engaged in in the last four weeks. While doorknocking in my electorate of Solomon, focusing on the satellite city of Palmerston... - Paterson Electorate: Higher School Certificate (1 speech)
Tomorrow marks the beginning of the final schooling chapter for more than 70,000 students across New South Wales, with the start of the Higher School Certificate. It will be one of the most... - Adelaide Electorate: Northfield Primary School (1 speech)
I rise today to draw to the attention of the Main Committee of the House, and indeed to pass on my congratulations, to a wonderful school within the electorate of Adelaide that has recently been... - Swan Electorate: Southcare (1 speech)
At the beginning of Carers Week 2009 it seems fitting that I rise to talk about Southcare, a community based organisation in my electorate of Swan which provides caring services. Last Tuesday I... - Corio Electorate: Heritage Listings (1 speech)
Last week, some of Geelong’s most treasured heritage buildings were extended a lifeline by the Rudd government when the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, Peter Garrett,... - Herbert Electorate: Police and Community Youth Clubs (1 speech)
This morning in the parliament I was talking about the best tropical university in the world which, as you know, is James Cook University. This afternoon I want to refer to the Townsville Police... - Ballarat Electorate: Health Reform Consultation (2 speeches)
Last Tuesday I had the opportunity to discuss the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission’s final report with the local branch of the Australian Medical Association in Ballarat. In...
