House debates
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
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Order! It being 9.30 pm, I propose the question: That the House do now adjourn. - Adult Education (1 speech)
More than 20 years ago South Australia designated four high schools as adult re-entry sites. Over the last 20 years these sites have continued under Labor and Liberal state governments. These... - Centrelink (1 speech)
Yesterday, the member for Canberra in her first speech made mention and paid tribute to public servants and the important job they do. That caused me to remember the important job that public... - Murray Electorate: Echuca Hospital (1 speech)
The first patient was admitted to Echuca Hospital, on the banks of the mighty Murray River, in 1882. In 1890 a new south wing was built. In 1907 an operating theatre, nurses home and doctors... - Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (1 speech)
I rise to pay tribute to Professors Paul Dastoor and Behdad Moghtaderi and Dr Elham Doroodchi, from the new Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources, at the University of Newcastle, in my... - Murray-Darling Basin (1 speech)
I rise to speak on the issue of the guide to the draft Murray-Darling Basin Plan, a plan that potentially represents the single greatest threat of devastation to regional communities across... - China (1 speech)
The communist government in Beijing is one of the world’s most opaque. In recent months its inscrutable mask has cracked slightly to reveal a regime debating its future. The award of the... - Fadden Electorate: School Choirs (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge the outstanding achievement of two senior-school choirs in the Fadden electorate. The first is the Labrador State School choir, conducted by Mr Hank Lewerissa, which will be... - Kingston Electorate: McLaren Vale Regional Awards (1 speech)
I am very pleased to stand here tonight to congratulate the winners of the McLaren Vale Regional Awards, which I was very pleased to attend last Friday night at Hardys Tintara Winery. The idea of... - Gippsland Lakes; Ms Sally Chatfield (1 speech)
Mr Speaker, I take this opportunity, being the first time I have appeared before you since the election, to congratulate you on your re-election as a local member and also your election to high... - Page Electorate (3 speeches)
I am following someone very famous, so I am not too sure how I will go with my adjournment speech! - Ryan Electorate: Building the Education Revolution Program (1 speech)
I rise in the chamber tonight to speak on a matter of importance to the people of Ryan. Last Friday evening I had the pleasure of attending the opening of the annual Rainworth State School art... - Redcliffe Relay for Life (1 speech)
Last Saturday, Redcliffe held the 2010 Redcliffe Relay for Life. Relay for Life is a fundraising event held by the Cancer Council. However, this is not just any event. It is a unique event where...
