House debates
Monday, 20 June 2011
- McMillan Electorate: Australian Fire Services Medal (1 speech)
As a former volunteer firefighter with a 12-year badge, I know the importance of the Australian Fire Services Medal. A local long-serving member of the Korumburra fire brigade was recognised on... - Canberra Electorate: Chinese Australian Early Childhood Centre (1 speech)
One of the most enjoyable elements of my job is being asked to take part in the many ceremonies and openings in my electorate, and I especially enjoy those where small children are involved. It... - Cowan Electorate: Crime (1 speech)
I would like to make some remarks today about my concerns about crime within the suburbs of Perth, within my electorate of Cowan. There have been some disturbing reports lately on the number of... - Parramatta Electorate: Climate Change (1 speech)
If you are under the age of 35, every year of your life will have been hotter than the 20th century average and every decade will have been hotter than the previous one. The climate is changing.... - Bonner Electorate: Carbon Pricing (1 speech)
I rise today to highlight the risk this government is taking with its proposed carbon tax on jobs in my electorate of Bonner. Recently the Leader of the Opposition, Tony Abbott, the shadow... - Greenway Electorate: Tamil Community (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge and affirm my respect for the Tamil population living in my electorate of Greenway and to mention a number of very important issues surrounding the Australian Tamil... - Hasluck Electorate: Zig Zag Scenic Drive (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about the Zig Zag scenic drive in the Shire of Kalamunda. Situated in the Gooseberry Hill National Park, the Zig Zag offers great views of the Perth metropolitan area and is... - Corio Electorate: Charities (1 speech)
Each year, as winter arrives, we are reminded that many people find life a daily struggle to make ends meet. Appeals like last week's CEO Sleepout help focus the national spotlight on the... - Swan Electorate: Junior Football (1 speech)
I rise to talk about junior football in my electorate. I see the honourable member for Corio in the chamber and, knowing his passion for the Geelong Football Club and that they are undefeated at... - Makin Electorate: Tyndale Christian School (1 speech)
On Saturday, 26 March I attended the official opening of the BER project at Tyndale Christian School at Salisbury East. Also in attendance were my parliamentary colleague Minister Mark Butler,...
