House debates
Wednesday, 11 May 2011
- Paterson Electorate: Building the Education Revolution Program (1 speech)
I rise today on behalf of small business tradesmen in my electorate of Paterson who have been failed by the Gillard Labor government. These workers are owed in excess of $600,000 for work they... - Australian Mammal Extinction (1 speech)
Over the past 200 years, more mammal species have become extinct in Australia than anywhere on earth. Australian mammal extinctions account for about one-third of all mammals that have... - Budget (1 speech)
It is a pleasure to rise tonight to talk in the adjournment debate about the topic of the day, and that is the big spending, high taxing Labor budget. Last night, the Treasurer said this was a... - Victoria: Cattle Grazing and Duck Hunting (1 speech)
In the relatively short time it has been in power, the Victorian coalition government has lost no time in opening up the environment for exploitation. It reintroduced cattle grazing into... - Employment (1 speech)
There is nothing more fundamental in terms of the core responsibilities of government than to provide an economic environment that fosters growth. There is nothing more fundamental that flows... - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (1 speech)
I rise to bring the House's attention to the seriousness of chronic fatigue syndrome, commonly known as CFS, in Australia. As many of you would be aware, this week is ME/CFS Awareness Week. It is... - Budget (2 speeches)
This federal Labor budget is a disappointment for most and a disaster for many small businesses and family enterprises. The Gillard Labor government has short-changed small businesses and family... - Braddon Electorate (1 speech)
Since 2007, the Labor government has been highly supportive of, and has invested heavily in, my region. The budget last night continued to support my region and I thank this government very much.... - Hinkler Electorate (1 speech)
In recent months the local economies of Hervey Bay and Bundaberg have taken sustained and consecutive blows with the closure of key businesses. Regional economies are doing it tougher than ever... - Queensland Floods (1 speech)
On 16 January this year thousands of Queenslanders were returning to their homes and businesses after the recent floods, often to find them completely destroyed. Many tragically lost whatever... - D'Orazio, Mr John (1 speech)
I rise this evening during the adjournment debate as the federal member for Perth to make some remarks about the late John D'Orazio, a former Labor member of the Western Australian state... - Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life Saving (2 speeches)
I commend the minister for his tender farewell to a close colleague and friend. It is with great pleasure that I inform the House of the formation of the Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life...
