House debates
Wednesday, 17 November 2010
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Order! It now being slightly past 7 pm, I propose the question: That the House do now adjourn. - Wandin Yallock Primary School; Croydon Hills Primary School (1 speech)
On Sunday, 7 November, I had the pleasure of attending Wandin Yallock Primary School’s 140th birthday celebration. Established in 1870, Wandin Yallock Primary School obviously has a... - Banks Electorate: Pole Depot Community Centre (1 speech)
The Pole Depot Community Centre at Penshurst in my electorate of Banks has operated for 30 years, contributing to the local community in the St George and surrounding regions. It aims to create a... - Flinders Electorate: State Government Services (1 speech)
This evening I want to raise three items of community dissatisfaction with the state government in Victoria. As we approach the eve of the election I have been approached by the community in... - Trade Training Centres (1 speech)
I rise to speak tonight on the impressive trade training centre projects that I was honoured to open recently in my electorate of Bass. The Dorset Trade Training Centre and the George Town Trade... - Relay for Life (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge the random acts of kindness that happen continually in my electorate of Wright and, as I noted in my maiden speech, the numerous generous acts that happen on a daily basis... - Capricornia Electorate: Schools and Trade Training Centres (1 speech)
It seems like we are on bit of theme here because I too want to talk about my school speech nights from the last couple of weeks and to talk about some great news that we have in Capricornia on... - Victorian Government (1 speech)
It is a great privilege to represent the federal seat of Higgins and I will never tire of attending the citizenship ceremonies, the schools, the local fetes and the listening posts, whether in... - Prison Education Programs (1 speech)
I rise tonight to acknowledge the importance of prison education programs for both prisoner rehabilitation and the welfare of Australian society. I commend the efforts of prison staff, justice... - Aged Care (1 speech)
It is undeniable that Australia’s ageing population is presenting some big challenges for our aged-care sector. Australia has proportionally more people needing some form of assistance or... - Petrie Electorate: Redcliffe Community Association (1 speech, 1 comment)
Tonight I wish to talk about one of the fantastic community organisations in my electorate and about the networking that is going on in my local community—and I touched on this briefly... - Bowman Electorate: Citizen of the Year Awards (1 speech)
Each year in the 600 square kilometres of tranquil Brisbane coastline we call Redlands, we recognise outstanding residents through the annual Australia Day awards, which acknowledge... - O’Connor Electorate: Albany Community Care Respite Centre (1 speech)
I would like to point out a significant issue in my electorate of O’Connor. The city of Albany, located in the south of O’Connor, has a brand new respite centre—the Albany...
