House debates
Thursday, 3 November 2011
- Apple Imports (1 speech)
Recently I had the opportunity to participate in a coalition delegation to New Zealand to view firsthand the horticultural practices of apple orchards and packing houses. Members who took part... - Shalit, Gilad (2 speeches)
I rise to speak about the release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit on 18 October. The news of Gilad Shalit's release brought joy and relief to all those who had hoped and prayed for his safe... - ACRES (Asia-Pacific) (1 speech)
In the last parliamentary sitting week I had the great privilege of hosting the launch of ACRES (Asia-Pacific). ACRES, the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society, is a pioneering... - Holt Electorate: Serious Tennis, Holt Electorate: Doveton Show (1 speech)
I rise today to update the House on some further recent achievements by my constituents, namely those from the Doveton community, of which I am very proud. One is the local youth tennis club,... - Bennelong Electorate: Trilevel Government Meeting (1 speech)
Tomorrow I will be hosting another trilevel government meeting in my Bennelong office. The trilevel government meeting is an initiative that I introduced on my entry into parliament last August.... - Bass Electorate: Defence Science and Technology Organisation Facilities (1 speech)
I rise today to welcome the parliamentary approval of the $18.7 million upgrade of the Defence Science and Technology Organisation facilities in Scottsdale, in my electorate of Bass. This project... - Child Protection (2 speeches)
I start these remarks by looking closely at the standing orders and reflecting upon the outfit that Deputy Speaker Slipper has on today. I thought there may be a red jacket, but he is resplendent... - Tibet (1 speech)
Thank you very much, Mr Deputy Speaker, in your extraordinary red outfit with red pinstripes. Earlier this year I visited the seat of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In the foothills of the... - Penshurst Volcanoes Discovery Centre (2 speeches)
I rise today to thank the Penshurst Volcanoes Discovery Centre for the very kind hospitality they showed me and my family during the school holidays. They hosted us at the discovery centre for an... - Fusion Western Sydney (2 speeches)
Last week I was privileged to attend the official opening of Fusion Western Sydney's new centre in St Mary's. I have had a long association with Fusion, officially opening their previous Western...
