House debates
Monday, 15 November 2010
- Bennelong Electorate: Rail Infrastructure (1 speech)
I rise to address an increasing problem in my electorate of Bennelong: the inability of governments both state and federal to deliver genuine progress on the infrastructure needs of one of the... - Corio Electorate: Geelong CBD (1 speech)
During the past week in Geelong we have seen the pages of our local paper, the Geelong Advertiser, filled with debate about the future of Geelong’s central business district. The decline of... - Solomon Electorate: Save Eaton Campaign (1 speech)
I rise to ask a question for my electorate. Why is the Department of Defence destroying small business and education in the seat of Solomon? Are they happy now that the first of these... - Richmond Electorate: Murwillumbah Show (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about a fantastic event in my electorate, the Murwillumbah Show, and to commend all of those involved with the show. On Saturday, 6 November, I had the pleasure of attending... - Higgins Electorate: Economy (1 speech)
Even the greatest spin merchants from the New South Wales Labor Party cannot spin this: the latest MYEFO released by the Treasurer, Wayne Swan, last week confirmed what Treasury and the Reserve... - Braddon Electorate: Enterprise Connect (1 speech)
I rise to speak about something real and positive. I want to recognise the successful setting up and implementation of a 2007 election commitment in Braddon which now has one of only a few select... - Agriculture (1 speech)
I rise to speak about a matter that has become topical in the press today but that has been a topic of conversation in regional Australia for some time—particularly in my... - Adelaide Electorate: Megan Payne (1 speech)
I rise today to congratulate a remarkable constituent from the electorate of Adelaide, Ms Megan Payne, who was one of the inaugural winners of the 2010 Prime Minister’s Australian Youth... - Gilmore Electorate: Ms Grace Kennedy (1 speech)
From time to time it is my privilege to come across an individual in the community whose attitude to life and determination sets them apart from their peers. Through their approach, the strength... - Bass Electorate: Building the Education Revolution Program (2 speeches)
Through the Building the Education Revolution program, the government has invested $16.2 billion in schools right across Australia for minor infrastructure and refurbishment projects, major new...