House debates
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
- Tangney Electorate: Military Pensions (1 speech, 2 comments)
I wish to speak on behalf of the veterans who live not only in Tangney but all over the country. Their main concern is the same thing: indexation of pensions. One particular constituent’s... - Blair Electorate: C17 Simulator (1 speech)
On 18 November 2009 when representing the Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science I commissioned the C17 heavy airlift simulator that was delivered to the RAAF base at Amberley. The... - National Drowning Report (1 speech)
With summer rapidly approaching, I take this opportunity to raise awareness of water safety issues. I note the presence in the chamber of the member for Werriwa—an MP who I understand has... - Braddon Electorate: Dairy Farmers (1 speech)
It is with sadness that this morning I have to raise some issues that are really striking at the heart of my local community and certainly do not seem to be getting any better. The first and... - Rotary (1 speech)
I rise to lend support and a voice to my local Rotary clubs, especially the clubs at Coomera Valley, Coomera River Midday, Hope Island, Runaway Bay, Parkwood, Southport and Nerang. Rotary clubs... - Mamre Project (1 speech)
I rise to recognise the important work being done by the Sisters of Mercy at the Mamre Project in St Marys. Based at the historic Mamre Homestead, the Mamre Project is an innovative combination... - Sustainable Housing (1 speech)
The issue of sustainability has gained a lot of attention in Australia as a means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Sustainable housing is an area that has attracted particular interest, due... - Oxley Electorate: Charities (1 speech)
All members in this place are very generous. They are generous with their salaries, their time, their income and they always help out local charities. I know that is the case right across the... - Forrest Electorate: Harvey Water (1 speech)
I rise to speak on the Harvey Water piping project. Harvey Water is a water supply cooperative responsible for the Harvey piping project. It is a group of farmers. Harvey Water has been operating... - White Ribbon Day (2 speeches)
Today, 25 November, marks White Ribbon Day, the United Nations international day for the elimination of violence against women. White Ribbon Day focuses on the positive roles that men can play to...
