House debates
Thursday, 15 March 2012
- South Australia: Weapons (1 speech)
I rise on the adjournment on a very serious matter that is afflicting not just Adelaide but towns across Australia, and that is the illegal importation of weapons. This is an issue that the... - St Patrick's Day, International Women's Day (1 speech)
I rise to speak on the advent of St Patrick's Day; it is about to happen. This is a great weekend for all Irish men and women across the globe—the Irish diaspora. It is a great weekend for... - World War II (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on a significant anniversary that has been largely overlooked this week. Yesterday marked 70 years since the Japanese bombed Horn Island, in the Torres Strait, during their... - Economy: Shipping (1 speech)
A strong economy needs a strong shipping industry. Indeed, an island trading nation like Australia most certainly needs a strong shipping industry and a strong maritime workforce. It has been a... - 2012 Tribute to Northern Territory Women, Burke, Mrs Annette (3 speeches)
As the first female federal member for Solomon— - Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra (1 speech)
Mr Speaker, I congratulate you on the work you have undertaken this week in this House. Recently I was fortunate enough to attend a fantastic event in my electorate of Bass: Symphony under the...
