House debates
Monday, 26 October 2009
- Science Funding (1 speech)
I rise to protest at the actions of the Rudd government in axing funding for high school science centres and its general lack of commitment to science. This government trumpeted its support for... - Midland Highway (2 speeches)
I would like to make a comment about this government’s infrastructure fund and how the needs of Tasmania are already being met by the funding announced for the upgrade of the Midland... - Farrer Electorate: Electoral Redistribution (1 speech)
Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker—you are always nice. I would like to speak today on the electoral redistribution in New South Wales, the final announcement around which was made by the... - Cunningham Electorate: Mr Jim Hagan (1 speech)
It is with great sadness that I rise to put on the record of this House the passing of a great gentleman from the seat of Cunningham, Mr Jim Hagan. I am very pleased that the member for Throsby... - Ryan Electorate: School Chaplains (1 speech)
When a nation is in great deficit, when a national government has spent more money than it has received or is in the process of spending more money than it will receive, there are a huge number... - Forde Electorate: Zamia Theatre (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about what I see as a victory for the seat of Forde and the community of Tamborine Mountain. It is great to see the member for Throsby is here in this chamber today when I... - Flinders Electorate: Disability Services (1 speech)
I want to raise an issue of concern to a number of parents within my electorate and more parents throughout Victoria generally. I have been approached in particular by Maria Franca Lachman... - Throsby Electorate: Community Spirit and Leadership Awards (1 speech)
I take this opportunity to congratulate the 33 students from local schools in the Throsby electorate who are the recipients of my annual Community Spirit and Leadership Awards. Time prevents my... - National School Chaplaincy Program (1 speech)
The discovery in Senate estimates last week that the National Schools Chaplaincy Program has not been funded past mid-next year has caused considerable concern amongst students, parents, teachers... - Solomon Electorate: 2009 Telstra Business Women’s Awards; Pink Ribbon Day (2 speeches)
I rise today to put on the record my congratulations to all the finalists and winners in the Northern Territory 2009 Telstra Business Women’s Awards. Last Friday I had the pleasure of...
