House debates
Monday, 19 March 2012
- Gilmore Electorate (1 speech)
I well remember several elections ago when my Labor opponent was lambasting me about Gilmore's dubious honour of having the highest unemployment rate in the country. Since then we have since... - Kirkpatrick, Private John Simpson (1 speech)
I rise tonight to further the campaign that I commenced in 2000 for Private John Simpson to be awarded the Victoria Cross. This campaign was initiated by a constituent who came into my office, in... - Economy (11 speeches)
Well done, and I wish the previous speaker very well in her future endeavours for what sounds like a very worthy cause, as is my delivery here tonight. I feel it is my duty to bring attention to... - Population Growth (1 speech)
I want to draw to the attention of the parliament what I believe is a really important piece of economic analysis by the University of Queensland academic Jane O'Sullivan titled 'The burden of... - Dawson Electorate: Roads, Dawson Electorate: Local Government (5 speeches)
You would think the importance of the Bruce Highway to North Queenslanders could not be underestimated. It is vital for supplies coming in, for goods going out and for getting from point A to... - Human Rights: Vietnam (2 speeches)
I have on various occasions spoken out against human rights abuses in Vietnam. I have made no secret of my stance on the issue and my respect and admiration for human rights defenders both in the...
