House debates
Wednesday, 23 March 2011
- Newman, Mr Campbell (1 speech)
I stand today to support and endorse Campbell Newman as the next Premier of Queensland. We also need a Liberal National Party member to represent the people of Ashgrove, a state seat within my... - Buckingham, Mr Don (1 speech)
I would like to say a few words in memory of Don Buckingham, a Fremantle constituent and a true friend. Don died on Labour Day, 7 March, which is appropriate for a man who gave such a great deal... - Mount Barker Community Resource Centre (1 speech)
I recently had the opportunity to visit the community of Mount Barker in my electorate of O’Connor and meet with a dedicated group of volunteers who have spent the last five years... - Illawarra Floods (1 speech)
On Monday this week I advised the House of the terrible floods that have affected my electorate of Throsby in the Illawarra of New South Wales. During Monday night and Tuesday morning over 290... - Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (1 speech)
foetal alcohol spectrum disorder or foetal alcohol syndrome is the greatest cause of non-genetic permanent intellectual and physical disability in newborns in Australia. In fact, if you drink... - Tasmanian Institute of Sport Awards (1 speech)
It would be remiss of me not to mention the Sheffield Shield. I congratulate Tim Coyle, the coach of the Tassie Tigers, and George Bailey, the captain, on a wonderful victory for the best state... - Proston Show (1 speech)
On Saturday, 12 March, I had the pleasure of opening the Proston show in the south of my electorate of Flynn. The Proston show is the first of the regional shows, and is a credit to their... - Cane, Maureen (1 speech)
I wish to acknowledge the outstanding contribution to the Canberra community by Maureen Cane, who recently retired after 10 years as chief executive officer of Communities@Work. Over the decade... - Coptic Community (1 speech)
The Coptic people make up a valued and active part of the community in my electorate of Hughes. Three Coptic parishes surround the boundaries of the Hughes electorate, and we are privileged to... - Surf Life Saving Tasmania (2 speeches)
I rise to offer a bouquet to Surf Life Saving Tasmania for their wonderful work in organising schools and school-age children with disabilities, taking them to surf beaches during last summer....
