House debates
Wednesday, 15 June 2011
- Live Animal Exports (1 speech)
Like all Australians, I was shocked and deeply disturbed by the mistreatment of Australian livestock exposed in the recent Four Corners program and agreed that urgent action should be taken to... - Sport (2 speeches)
The government has increased its support for young Australian athletes under the Local Sporting Champions grants of 2010-11. All members would be aware that the funding has increased to improve... - Small Business (1 speech)
Yesterday's flippant remark by Labor's Minister for Small Business, Nick Sherry, that bookstores will soon 'cease to exist' was, for many small business owners, the last straw. This government's... - Dalai Lama (2 speeches)
At a time when we are seeing sweeping changes in the world, we need more than ever voices advocating peaceful democratic change, non-violent solutions to conflict and freedom of speech.... - Beyer, Mr Luke (2 speeches)
I stand to make a tribute following the tragic death of my constituent Luke Beyer, from Ballajura. On Friday night, 27 May 2011, on the corner of Illawarra Crescent and Sloop Rise in Ballajura,... - Blair Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
The people of South-East Queensland, particularly Ipswich and the Somerset, deserve to know the attitude of the coalition to the upgrade of the Ipswich Motorway. The Ipswich Motorway takes about... - Cook Electorate: Sutherland Shire Relay for Life (1 speech)
I wish to inform the House of an immensely successful community event, one of the largest of its kind in New South Wales and certainly the biggest in the shire—the Sutherland Shire Relay... - Petition: Easter Sunday (2 speeches)
Today I am presenting a petition signed by 194 retail workers from in and around the electorate of Deakin that calls on the federal government to recognise Easter Sunday as a public holiday. This... - Boothby Electorate: Home Insulation Program (1 speech)
I would like to speak about the Home Insulation Program. The government knew the risks about quality, fire, safety and the potential for fraud but did nothing to mitigate them. The program has... - Israel (2 speeches)
It saddens me to be again calling for the release of Gilad Shalit. Saturday, 25 June 2011 will mark the fifth anniversary and 1,825th day since he was kidnapped by the terrorist group Hamas. On...
