House debates
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
- Australia Day Awards (1 speech)
Every Australia Day local councils in my electorate acknowledge the good work and achievements of individuals who give their time for the benefit of others. This year my cousin, William Anschau,... - Makin Electorate: Valley View Tennis Club (1 speech)
Last Saturday I attended the formal opening of the resurfaced Valley View Tennis Club courts in the Makin electorate. It was a significant event for the tennis club not only because of the... - Education (1 speech)
One reason for the decline in the number of students studying maths and science is a paucity of maths and science teachers. So it is a great concern to learn that stifling bureaucracy is... - Sikh Community in Australia (1 speech)
Mr Deputy Speaker Scott, I would like to wish you and all those in the chamber a happy new year. You might ask: why is he saying, 'Happy New Year'? Today is the new year under the Nanakshahi Sikh... - Berowra Electorate: Community Service (1 speech)
I rise for the first time in these 90-second statements to congratulate two remarkable constituents of mine in the electorate of Berowra. Kerrie and Sean McArdle, who are not related to me I... - Sudan (1 speech)
On 18 January 2011, following the Sudanese referendum, the then Minister for Foreign Affairs stated: Australia will continue to work with the international community to assist the people of... - Boree Creek: Floods (1 speech)
The town of Boree Creek might ring a bell with some of my colleagues as the home town of the former member for Farrer Tim Fischer. This small village also provides an example of the flooding... - Walk in Her Shoes Campaign (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about the commitment I have made as a woman, mother, and elected representative to do what I can to help women and children around the globe pull themselves out of poverty. I... - Clean Up Australia Day, Alzheimer's Australia (1 speech)
Clean Up Australia Day was last Sunday, and I along with lots of family and friends went along to the Esplanade to do our little bit to clean up. Around 40 volunteers joined me to clean up, and... - Japan Natural Disasters (2 speeches)
I would like to take this opportunity to remember the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on 11 March last year, killing around 19,000 people and creating a nuclear emergency and ongoing...
