House debates
Thursday, 23 June 2011
- Frankston City Council Splash Card, Type 1 Diabetes Carers Allowance (1 speech)
I bring a note of celebration and excitement. The great Southern Hemisphere metropolis of Frankston has done it again, achieving two awards in the National Awards for Local Government. I am... - Whitlam Institute (1 speech)
Since its establishment in 2000 by the University of Western Sydney, I have been honoured to attend a number of functions at the Whitlam Institute. It is housed in the historically significant... - South Australia: Walking Trails (1 speech)
I would like to speak about walking trails in South Australia. South Australia has a number of long-distance walking trails. The Heysen trail, which was completed in the 1980s, runs from Cape... - Free Trade (1 speech)
I rise to discuss the benefits of free trade to the Australian economy and the Australian consumer. Estimates from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade show that households have benefited... - Indigenous Affairs (3 speeches)
It is important for every government to consult, just as it is for every one of us in this chamber to remember we are not here forever, but when it comes to Indigenous wellbeing we need to be... - Kingston Electorate: McLaren Vale RSL and Naval Association Beachvale (1 speech)
I would like to take this opportunity to recognise the great work of two returned service organisations in my electorate of Kingston, the McLaren Vale RSL and the Naval Association Beachvale... - Grey Electorate: Telecommunications (1 speech)
Mr Deputy Speaker, I would like to tell you a tale today of three communities in the west of my electorate. The first is Streaky Bay on the stunning west coast of South Australia's Eyre... - Deakin Electorate: Building the Education Revolution Program (1 speech)
Today I would like to relate to the House the story of another BER opening in my electorate, at Blackburn Lake Primary School, which I attended on 10 June to open its new multipurpose hall.... - Swan Electorate: Financial Advisers (1 speech)
Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. It was interesting to listen to the member for Deakin. I went to Blackburn High School and hearing him talk about Blackburn Primary School brings back memories of... - Housing Affordability (5 speeches)
Affordable housing is a critical issue in Australia and the Gillard government, in partnership with the states and territories, is deeply committed to providing affordable, appropriate and... - Shortland Electorate: Government Programs (1 speech)
It is always good to follow the member for Goldstein. He is always so negative and oppositional. He really reflects the opposition's policy of no, no, no. That is what the member for Goldstein is...
