House debates
Wednesday, 23 March 2011
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I move: That the House do now adjourn. - SS Yongala (1 speech)
I rise this evening, on 23 March 2011, to mark the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the passenger ship SS Yongala. Its name means ‘good water’ in the Nadjuri language of South... - Organ Donation (1 speech)
I rise on this occasion to speak about the importance of organ donation. Recently, Australians celebrated DonateLife week, which aims to highlight the importance of organ donation and speaking to... - Dawson Electorate: Digital Television (1 speech)
I rise tonight to highlight issues relating to the digital television switch-over in my electorate of Dawson. The residents of Dingo Beach and Hideaway Bay in the Whitsundays are justifiably... - Queensland Floods (1 speech)
It is now around three months since the tragic floods ripped through my electorate, damaging or destroying 4,200 homes and, unfortunately, more than 1,000 businesses. Some of those were quite... - Rural Medical Workforce (1 speech)
I rise tonight to urge the Minister for Health and Ageing and the Prime Minister to listen to the concerns of the Rural Doctors Association of Australia, which continues to highlight the very... - Holi Festival (1 speech)
I rise tonight to speak about a very noteworthy event that I attended in my electorate of Holt. It was my great honour to participate in the annual the Holi festival last Saturday at the Shri... - Suicide Prevention (1 speech)
I rise again tonight to make an urgent plea to the government for the lives of young people in the Dawson electorate. The Mackay region is generally regarded as financially advantaged, and in... - Lyons Electorate: Local Festivals (1 speech)
I would like to speak tonight about the communities that I represent and the great festivals that are a great part of the Tasmanian scene, especially at this time of year—the celebration of... - Australian Service Clubs; HMAS Sydney II Memorial (1 speech)
I rise this evening to remind this House of the very hard and important work done by service clubs around Australia and, specifically, I wish to bring to the House’s attention the work done... - US-Australia Retail Price Differences (1 speech)
Back in January, we witnessed the launch of a campaign by major retailers to start adding the GST to the purchase of products sourced overseas via the net. It was a short-lived campaign for a... - Mental Health (1 speech)
I rise tonight in this adjournment debate to address the important issue of mental health, particularly as it affects young Australians. What we all know in this House is that mental health... - Fisher Electorate:; National Ride2School Day; Fisher Seniors Forum and Expo; Dance For Daniel (1 speech)
I speak today about an event held on 16 March: the fifth annual National Ride2School Day. National Ride2School Day promotes health and physical activity for children. Teachers, parents and... - Port Macquarie Base Hospital (2 speeches)
In the short time I have I would like to congratulate the many in the local community of Port Macquarie who have lobbied and advocated so hard for the expansion of Port Macquarie Base Hospital....
