House debates
Thursday, 18 November 2010
- Maranoa Electorate: Mr Lyle Morton (1 speech)
I rise to honour a true outback hero from my electorate of Maranoa. Mr Lyle Morton was one of the longest serving councillors on the Diamantina shire. He epitomised the true spirit of the... - Mr John Hurley (1 speech)
I rise today to pay tribute to and to recognise the efforts and achievements of a very special person in my electorate, John Hurley, the Principal of the Thomas Mitchell Primary School. I often... - McPherson Electorate: Surfboard Industry (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the surfboard manufacturing industry. There are approximately 200 surfboard manufacturers located between Burleigh Heads and Coolangatta on the southern Gold Coast. Some are... - Chifley Electorate (1 speech)
I have previously remarked on the diversity of the great electorate of Chifley, which is made up of so many people who have arrived from different lands and who now work so hard to benefit this... - Macarthur Electorate: Wollondilly Community Men’s Shed (1 speech)
On 5 November I had the privilege to attend the AGM of the United Wollondilly Community Men’s Shed. The Wollondilly Community Men’s Shed is a community based volunteer organisation... - World Diabetes Day (1 speech)
Monday was World Diabetes Day and it was important that the Australian parliament recognised the significance of the day and pledged its support for research and provision of services to people... - Renewable Energy (3 speeches)
As you would be aware, Mr Deputy Speaker, there have been many high-profile problems with the government’s energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. There has been confusion... - World Diabetes Day; Gene Patents (1 speech)
Like the member for Shortland, I too want to draw attention to World Diabetes Day on Monday and I thank the honourable member for Hindmarsh for bringing it to the House’s attention. It is a... - Flinders Electorate: Ms Amanda Drennan (1 speech)
I rise to support, acknowledge and speak up for the tremendous work and commitment of Amanda Drennan, a 22-year-old swimmer and Paralympian. She lives on Phillip Island and has been the pride of... - Oxley Electorate: Trade Training Centre (2 speeches)
On 5 November, the Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth, Peter Garrett, announced funding of $219.6 million for 58 new trade training centres. Of that, $4.5 million has been...
