House debates
Monday, 31 October 2011
- Ryan Electorate: NAPLAN Testing (1 speech)
I rise to congratulate schools in my electorate of Ryan for the hard work and diligence that has resulted in their success in the recent NAPLAN testing. These schools are listed among the 10... - Launceston Football Club (1 speech)
24 September was a momentous day for the Launceston Football Club. Launceston not only became the first side from the electorate of Bass to win the premiership in the new Tasmanian state football... - Bennelong Electorate: Young Achievers in Sport (1 speech)
I rise to recognise two high achieving athletes in my electorate of Bennelong, one with a name that is famous in tennis and another with a name that will become famous in tennis. Amy Court, an... - Australian Rugby Choir (1 speech)
Even though, unfortunately, we did not win the Rugby World Cup—and I congratulate New Zealand for their great efforts—I rise today to acknowledge the tireless work of the Australian... - Melbourne Cup 2011 (1 speech)
Tomorrow, for the race that stops the nation, many punters will follow the form and others will look at the state of the track. But others will simply look at the horses' names for an omen... - Commonwealth Youth Forum (1 speech)
Last week Perth hosted the very successful Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting as well as parallel business, peoples and youth forums. The Commonwealth youth forum was held in Fremantle,... - Small Business (1 speech)
Not only do I hope that Melbourne Cup day tomorrow is a great day for all but also I will be cheering on the small business community in the hope that they can see Governor Glenn Stevens and the... - Jolly, Mr Bruce (1 speech)
On Monday, 3 October, I attended the official naming ceremony of the Bruce Jolly Grandstand at the Salisbury Oval. Bruce Jolly passed away on 6 June 2009 and, in a very fitting recognition of his... - SIDS and Kids Northern Territory (1 speech)
I have just been announced as the patron for SIDS and Kids Northern Territory. SIDS and Kids Northern Territory is a community based organisation dedicated to saving the lives of babies and... - Wadley, Ms Deanna (2 speeches)
I rise to congratulate a young athlete from my electorate of Bass, Deanna Wadley. She has been nominated for the Examiner newspaper's Junior Sports Award in the female individual category. Deanna...
