House debates
Monday, 12 September 2011
- National Police Remembrance Day (1 speech)
I rise to show respect for National Police Remembrance Day. Since 1989, National Police Remembrance Day has been held on or near 29 September each year. This date is significant as it coincides... - Television Sports Broadcasts (1 speech)
I rise today on a matter which is important to the community which I am lucky enough to represent in Adelaide but is also important to thousands more people right across South Australia. It is an... - Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: Diamond Jubilee (1 speech)
I rise this morning to draw the House's attention to the upcoming diamond jubilee, the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as head of the Commonwealth. The sixth of January 2012... - Fowler Electorate: Moon Festival (1 speech)
On Sunday a week ago, my electorate celebrated the annual Moon Festival. As in every year, this is an event that brings the community together for a day and a night of music, food and a number of... - Queen's Scout Award (1 speech)
I rise this morning to pay tribute to two outstanding local scout groups within the electorate of Casey. Five members' outstanding service has been recognised in recent weeks with the awarding of... - Franklin Electorate: Carbon Emissions (1 speech)
We all know that all parties here at parliament have a commitment to reducing our carbon emissions. Where we differ clearly is how we get there. I want to talk particularly about an event in my... - Stosur, Ms Samantha (1 speech)
In celebrating Sam Stosur winning the US Open today, we are celebrating not just a remarkable sporting achievement but also a triumph of the great Australian character. Serena and Venus Williams... - Corio Electorate: Geelong Regional Libraries (1 speech)
Can I also associate myself with the comments of the member for Bennelong and congratulate Sam Stosur on her remarkable win this morning. Recently I had the privilege of opening the Land is Life... - United States of America: Terrorist Attacks (1 speech)
I rise this morning to add my voice and those of my constituents to the chorus of people remembering the horrors of September 11 2001—those awful attacks in the United States of America.... - Dairy Industry (2 speeches)
May I join with others in congratulating Sam Stosur on winning the US Open—a dream, no doubt, that Sam has had for decades and has now achieved. We are all very, very happy for her. She is...
