House debates
Thursday, 25 November 2010
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Order! It being 11.19 am, I propose the question: That the Main Committee do now adjourn. - Bennelong Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
Several weeks ago, I hosted the inaugural Bennelong trilevel government meeting, bringing together federal, state and council leaders on a quarterly basis. These meetings will address... - Chifley Electorate: Plumpton High School (1 speech)
Mr Deputy Speaker, I seek leave to speak without closing the debate. Leave granted. I rise to celebrate a terrific example of collaboration which demonstrates what good can be achieved by... - Dunkley Electorate (1 speech)
May I extend my best wishes for the festive season to all members and senators, all of the staff and the committed parliamentary team that make this parliament function—and, of course, to... - New Zealand: Mine Explosion; Newcastle Electorate (1 speech)
Firstly, I would like to express my condolences to the families of the victims at the Pike River coalmine disaster in New Zealand and to the New Zealand people, from one mining community to... - Petition: Step to the Future Program (1 speech)
I join other members in extending my condolences to the New Zealand mineworkers, their families and friends. This enormous tragedy has touched people right throughout New Zealand and Australia. I... - Professor Frank Fenner (1 speech)
I wish to speak today on the loss of Emeritus Professor Frank Fenner, the audacity he demonstrated throughout his life and the monumental contributions he made to Australia and the world. A... - Wild Rivers (1 speech)
On Saturday I was taking some time to read the national papers, and I almost choked on my Weeties when I saw this full-page ad about wild rivers, taken out by the Queensland government in all of... - Rail Infrastructure (1 speech)
I too extend my sympathy to the families of the victims of the terrible human tragedy in New Zealand. I also extend my Christmas and New Year greetings to you, Madam Deputy Speaker Livermore, and... - Western Australia (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the continued tax levied by the Gillard government on the state of Western Australia, its economy, its lifestyle and its people. There are many ways that WA is being... - Iraq (1 speech)
I rise today merely three weeks after the worst attack on Christians in Iraq since the invasion of 2003. While 100 people gathered to celebrate Sunday mass on 31 October, armed Islamic militants... - Petition: Menindee Lakes (2 speeches)
I rise today in the Main Committee to present a petition addressed to the Speaker and members of the House of Representatives involving a critical proposal which could have long-term detrimental... - La Trobe Electorate: Education and Health (1 speech)
The credentials and the commitment of this government in the areas of education and health reform and in education and health policy are well known. It pleases me very much to be able to update... - Calare Electorate: White Ribbon Day; Pensions and Benefits; Flying Foxes (5 speeches)
I rise in parliament today to tell all Australians, particularly the men who live in my electorate of Calare, that this is White Ribbon Day. This is the day when men around Australia should, by... - PBS Homes ACT; New Zealand: Mine Explosion; Cambodia: Festival Disaster (1 speech)
I recently attended the Master Builders Association of the ACT celebration of its 75th anniversary in Canberra. The evening honoured the significant contribution of the building and construction... - Bowel Cancer (1 speech)
Bowel cancer is the most frequently occurring cancer in Australia and the second biggest cancer killer after lung cancer. Based on current trends, one in 12 Australians will develop bowel cancer... - Pork Industry: Sow Stalls (2 speeches)
As we head into the festive season, I wish to speak today about a decision made last week by Australian Pork Ltd, APL, the industry’s peak research and marketing body, to ban the use of sow... - Disability Services (1 speech)
Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I rise today to speak on behalf of people in my electorate of Bonner who provide unwavering support and/or care for people with disabilities. I am speaking today on... - Pike River Mine Disaster (1 speech)
I really thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker Slipper, for your cooperation and indulgence in keeping the adjournment debate going following that division. I want to use my time in this speech to join... - Riverina Electorate: Citrus Industry (2 speeches)
I rise today to alert the parliament to a serious disease threat to one of the most important agricultural industries in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, in my electorate of Riverina. The citrus... - Election Material (2 speeches)
In a little noticed event in Britain on 5 November, a court effectively involved itself in the political process and overturned the election of Mr Phil Woolas, a former minister for immigration,...
