House debates
Thursday, 16 June 2011
- Egypt: Coptic Christians (1 speech)
Coptic Christianity in Egypt is one of the most remarkable religious and cultural traditions of the world. This ethno-religious group reaches back 2,000 years to the time of the apostles. The... - World Multiple Sclerosis Day (3 speeches)
May 26th marked the third World Multiple Sclerosis Day. I commend the work of MS Australia and MS organisations around the world for raising the profile of this disease that affects more than... - Australian Apple and Pear Industry (1 speech)
Recently, apple and pear orchardists from across Australia descended upon Parliament House to showcase their produce and launch a report detailing the economic impact of imported applies on the... - Tobacco Plain Packaging (3 speeches)
None of us want our children to take up the habit of smoking. That is why this parliament is behind the plain packaging legislation. Big tobacco has obviously been very vengeful with this... - Gillard Government (1 speech)
On 24 June it will be one year since Prime Minister Gillard forced Kevin Rudd from his job as Prime Minister of Australia and Leader of the Labor Party. An opposition member: Injustice day. That... - Domestic Violence (1 speech)
I wish to speak today on an issue that I have long been concerned about, and that is domestic violence. It is a truly horrific social problem, one which has an immense and continuing impact on... - Canberra Electorate: St Jude's Primary School (1 speech)
I would like to take the small amount of time available to me to quickly mention the St Jude's Primary School BER opening that I went to last week in Holder. It was a great day. I would like to...
