House debates
Tuesday, 5 July 2011
- Petition: Competition and Pricing in Australian Dairy Industry, Sale Swing Bridge (3 speeches)
I would like to table a petition which has been found to be in order by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Petitions. This petition relates to the potential for negative impacts... - Ipswich: Infrastructure (1 speech)
The coalition has neglected Ipswich—always. Each time the coalition has occupied the Treasury benches, its attitude has been to ignore the needs of the city and frustrate the wishes of its... - Live Animal Exports (3 speeches)
I rise this evening to discuss this Labor government's disastrous decision to suspend live cattle exports to Indonesia. The Labor government has spent far too long—and they are continuing... - La Trobe Electorate (1 speech)
This evening I would like to update the House on some of the things being done by children and young adults in my electorate and some of the things that this government is doing to help support... - NAIDOC Week (1 speech)
I rise to speak today about NAIDOC week and the message that it delivers not just for Indigenous Australians but for all Australians. NAIDOC, known as the National Aboriginal and Islanders... - Centenary of the Royal Australian Navy (1 speech)
July celebrates the centenary of the Royal Australian Navy. The member for Bennelong, who is in the House, moved a member's motion last night which I was happy to support. The Defence Honours and... - Gillard Government (1 speech)
We Australians take pride in our reputation as a loyal ally and trustworthy trading partner, a country that resonates with legendary tales of heroic acts by our soldiers when confronted with... - AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (1 speech)
Last week I represented Australia at the 2011 Partnership Forum for The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. This is a conference that takes place every two to three years and... - Loans to Small Businesses (1 speech)
I rise tonight to raise an issue of great concern to the many small businesses not only in my electorate of Hughes but around the nation. It is an issue that threatens the very economic... - Robson, Mr Steve (1 speech)
Tonight I acknowledge in the chamber two of my special guests, Professor Keith Crawford and his wife, Jenny Barker, who are joining us for this adjournment debate. I am sure that, as Central... - Taxation (1 speech)
I rise tonight, during this week in which 4 July marks Independence Day of the United States of America, to reflect upon some of the great features of that free democratic nation the United... - Australian Youth Climate Coalition (1 speech)
Representatives from The Australian Youth Climate Coalition visited Parliament House today. The AYCC's Meet Your Member campaign facilitated over 500 young people from around Australia to meet...
