House debates
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
- Dandenong Multicultural Youth Soccer Tournament, Noble Park Aquatic Centre (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the launch of the Dandenong Multicultural Youth Soccer Tournament, which I attended on Saturday, 18 February, along with my parliamentary colleague Senator Kate Lundy, then... - Canning Electorate: Insurance (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on two insurance industry issues that have come to light following last year's devastating Kelmscott-Roleystone bushfires that took place in my electorate on 6 February... - Smith Family: Learning for Life Program (2 speeches)
I was very pleased recently to attend a graduation ceremony for the Smith Family's Learning for Life program which celebrates the recent achievements of many students in finishing high school or... - McPherson Electorate: 25th Anniversary of The Pines Shopping Centre (1 speech)
I welcome the opportunity to speak about the unique suburb of Elanora within my electorate of McPherson on the Gold Coast and the importance of the area's local shopping centre, The Pines... - O'Connor Electorate: Wagin Woolorama (1 speech)
Last weekend, on 9 and 10 March, I had the great pleasure of attending the 40th anniversary of the Wagin Woolorama. The Woolorama is a fantastic weekend celebrating the best that regional Western... - Casey Electorate: Wandin Yallock Primary School (1 speech)
On Tuesday, 6 March, I was privileged to attend the Wandin Yallock Primary School in my electorate of Casey to present badges and certificates to school leaders at their special assembly. I would... - Corio Electorate: Geelong High School (1 speech)
Earlier this year I received a letter from a senior student at Geelong High School, Matt Hrkac, complaining bitterly about the conditions of buildings at his school, particularly the Winstanley... - Bennelong Electorate: Carbon Pricing and Ryde Council Costs (1 speech)
During the parliamentary debate in September last year I referred to the impact that the carbon tax would have on the balance sheet of my local council and the flow-on effect to mums and dads in... - Jervis Bay Territory (2 speeches)
When Canberra was founded it was decided you could not have a capital city without a port, so one part of my electorate is the Jervis Bay Territory. It was my great pleasure last Thursday to...
