House debates
Tuesday, 22 November 2011
- Aged Care (1 speech)
I am honoured to rise tonight to bring to light an issue not given priority by this government. Australia has an ageing population, and so with it grows the burden of supporting Australians in... - Vietnam: Human Rights (1 speech)
As a member of this place I have made a commitment to publicly condemn blatant violations of essential human rights. I have taken the opportunity to speak on many occasions and particularly in... - Gilmore Electorate: Meals on Wheels (1 speech)
Recently I attended a meeting of the Parliamentary Friends of Meals on Wheels and was most impressed by the representation from across Australia. Madam Deputy Speaker, I am quite sure you will... - Parramatta Electorate: Gillard Government (1 speech)
Today I rise to speak about the government's record of delivery, particularly in my electorate of Parramatta. The Labor government has worked hard to ensure that our economy remains strong, in... - National Archives of Australia (1 speech)
It is now ten months since I was honoured by the House of Representatives by their appointment of me to the National Archives of Australia Advisory Council. I have had big shoes to fill, as the... - Melbourne Ports Electorate: Sacred Heart Mission (1 speech)
Sacred Heart Mission in my electorate in Grey Street was formed in 1982 when Father Ernie Smith—who I caught up with again just the other day—opened his door and shared a meal with a... - White Ribbon Day (1 speech)
I am very pleased to speak tonight about White Ribbon Day, which we will mark this Friday, 25 November. White Ribbon Day is the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.... - Kingston Electorate: Water Infrastructure Projects (1 speech)
I am very pleased to rise today to talk about a number of issues around this government's strong delivery record in my seat. Over the last few weeks and months I have seen a range of different... - McMillan Electorate: St Joseph's Primary School (1 speech)
This address is taken from a speech given by Greg Synan, the principal of St Joseph's Primary School in Korumburra, when I was there for the opening of part of their new school. The school is in... - La Trobe Electorate: Gillard Government (1 speech)
I have to say I am very pleased to be following the previous member, a new neighbour of mine, and I am perhaps going to continue some of the themes around investment in education. I am pleased to... - Information Technology (1 speech)
I wanted to take the opportunity to provide an update on the campaign to get Australians fairer prices on the IT hardware and software they purchase. When we are paying up to 80 per cent more for... - Preston, Mr Neil, OAM (1 speech)
I acknowledge a very important local leader in our community who is retiring. Unfortunately, I will not be able to make his retirement function, but I have taken the opportunity to put a message...
