House debates
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
- Swan Electorate: Roads (3 speeches)
I rise to speak about a dangerous intersection in my electorate of Swan which needs immediate attention. Recently, local resident and small businessman Wayne Frendo contacted me about the Cohn... - International Development Assistance (1 speech)
Sunday, 17 October 2010 was recognised throughout the world as the United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, and it gave me and, I hope, others time to reflect on our own... - Fadden Electorate: Health Services (1 speech)
Recently the minister for health wrote to me and asked for my comment about whether I would be amenable to a GP superclinic in the northern part of the Gold Coast. After consultation with all of... - Corio Electorate: Historic Churches (1 speech)
I have spoken many times in this place before about the importance of Geelong’s built heritage and what I believe is our city’s tendency to undersell its value and relevance. This is... - Indi Electorate: Telecommunications (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the very important issue in my electorate of severe telecommunications deficiencies in certain areas. Basic telecommunication coverage is and should be a definite priority... - Broadband (1 speech)
It is interesting that we just heard from the previous speaker about telecommunications and the National Broadband Network. What I want to talk about is Regional Development Australia... - Bradfield Electorate: Coeliac Society (1 speech)
I rise to speak about a matter raised with me by the Coeliac Society, which is an organisation based in my electorate of Bradfield. I had the opportunity to meet recently with Mr Graham Price,... - Fraser Electorate: Ride to Work Day (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about a terrific community event called Ride to Work Day. On 13 October this year I had the opportunity to participate in Ride to Work Day, an event organised by Pedal Power... - Macquarie Electorate: Lachlan Macquarie (1 speech)
I rise today to honour the 200th anniversary of Lachlan Macquarie’s tenure as Governor of New South Wales. Before I begin I would like to briefly highlight the Macquarie Youth Leadership... - Robertson Electorate: Davistown Putt Putt Regatta (4 speeches)
I have already spoken in the House about the unique beauty and joys of life on the New South Wales Central Coast. In my first speech to the House I mentioned that I was a chronic optimist. It...
