House debates
Monday, 13 February 2012
- Higgins Electorate: Railway Crossings, Infrastructure (1 speech)
Congratulations on your appointment, Deputy Speaker Leigh. Last week, it was two years since I delivered my maiden speech in the parliament. I committed then as I commit again now to represent... - Blair Electorate: Somerset Civic Centre (1 speech)
I wish today to speak about the Somerset Civic Centre in Esk. This new centre will fill the void caused by the fire which burnt down the 101-year-old Lyceum Hall in May 2010. The Esk community... - Swan Electorate: Curtin University (1 speech)
I rise to speak on the proposal for a medical school of Curtin University to be established in my electorate of Swan. Ensuring adequate health care is provided to my community is something that I... - Richmond Electorate: Byron Regional Sport and Cultural Complex (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about a fantastic event in my electorate last Friday, the opening of the Byron Regional Sport and Cultural Complex. The opening of this more than $16 million complex was an... - Grainco (1 speech)
Last week in this place the member for Oxley abused the rights of privilege offered in this House to launch an attack not only on Campbell Newman but, in the process, on the company Campbell... - Victorian and National Country Music Awards (1 speech)
Over the weekend I had the pleasure of attending and presenting some awards at the Victorian and National Country Music Awards night. The Victorian and National Country Music Awards is a great... - Live Animal Exports (2 speeches)
I rise to acknowledge the hard work and belief of a constituent of mine from the city of Albury. During the height of last year's disastrous live cattle export ban by the Gillard government,... - National Broadband Network (1 speech)
Thank you very much, Mr Deputy Speaker, and congratulations for being in the chair. I represent an electorate where the rollout of the NBN is quickly gaining momentum. The foundations of... - National Servicemen's Day (1 speech)
It was an honour and a privilege yesterday to lay a wreath and say some words at a National Servicemen's Day service in my electorate. Australia owes a debt of gratitude to our Nashos. It is... - Canberra Electorate: Australia Day Awards (2 speeches)
Mr Deputy Speaker Leigh, congratulations on your appointment. It is with great pride that I rise to offer my congratulations to this year's Australia Day honours recipients and, in particular, to...
