House debates
Tuesday, 21 June 2011
- Italian Consulate, South Australia (1 speech)
I am delighted to rise in the adjournment debate tonight to extend an invitation to Senator Alfredo Mantica, the Italian government's Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, who is currently visiting... - Davis, Mr Peter (2 speeches)
I pay tribute to a fine man and a wonderful educator who has been a fantastic advocate for the rights of young people with disability in the Ipswich area, Peter Davis. Peter is the former... - Italian Consulate, South Australia (1 speech)
I regard this speech as being in continuation, given the rude and rough behaviour of the Labor government with respect to this matter. (Quorum formed) In excess of 64 letters have been received... - Climate Change (5 speeches)
During the last sitting period a number of us here in parliament had conversations with religious leaders who were representing a range of faith communities in Australia. These conversations... - Gillard Government (3 speeches)
Tonight I take this opportunity to call on Australians to regretfully wear black on 24 June to commemorate Julia Gillard's first anniversary of becoming Prime Minister. - Economy (2 speeches)
We all know that the mining industry is booming. There is a high demand for our commodities and we have the strongest terms of trade in living memory. The positives of this are enjoyed by those... - Gillard Government (1 speech)
I will pick up my speech with the announcement on 12 May that the government has cut what Australians can put into superannuation tax free. The revenue gained from that for the government will be... - Active Travel (2 speeches)
All members and senators would know that the inaugural Asia-Pacific Cycle Congress, the APCC, will be held in Brisbane from 18 to 21 September 2011. Unfortunately, it is a sitting week, so we... - Gillard Government (3 speeches)
Irrespective of the tactics tonight, this government will not drown out the voice of the silent majority of my electorate. The increase in the luxury car tax has put a burden on my growers and... - Chifley Electorate: Tamil Community, Chifley Electorate: Fairtrade (1 speech)
Last Sunday I had the pleasure of attending a special ceremony at Blacktown's Bowman Hall marking the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Catholic Association of Sydney Tamils. The... - Gillard Government (9 speeches)
I can understand why the government does not want to hear how the increasing amount of taxes are a burden—
