House debates
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
- Wright Electorate: Woodhill State School (1 speech)
Recently, I was privileged to be on hand at the Woodhill State School in my electorate of Wright to induct and congratulate student leaders for the 2012 period. Woodhill is a small school which I... - Bowen, Hon. Lionel Frost, AC (1 speech)
Other commitments prevented me speaking in the formal condolences to Lionel Bowen, so I am taking this opportunity to pay my respects to the late Lionel Bowen who passed away on 1 April this year... - Parliament, Family Law (1 speech)
There has been recent public comment that the daily recital of the Lord's Prayer to mark the opening of our federal parliament should be abandoned or, alternatively, that the parliament should be... - Gough, Mr David (1 speech)
I rise today to pay tribute to David Gough of Darbys Falls in New South Wales, who passed away earlier this month. David made a tremendous contribution to raising awareness about the importance... - Wide Bay Electorate: Bruce Highway (1 speech)
I have spoken often about the urgent need to upgrade the Bruce Highway through my electorate. I have grieved with the many families who have lost a loved one on this section of the road, I have... - Ipswich Motorway (9 speeches)
Last week was a great week. It was a great week for the Western Corridor and particularly for all Ipswich Motorway users. After more than a decade of campaigning for an upgrade of the Ipswich... - Western Australia: Fresh Start Program (1 speech)
I rise to talk about a failure of the Gillard government that again affects the people in need in the great state of Western Australia and that flies in the face of the role description of the... - Murray-Darling River System (1 speech)
The Murray-Darling is the most important river system in this country. It is fundamental to South Australia's very existence. It is, quite simply, our state's lifeblood, and it is my firm opinion... - Bonner Electorate: Crime Forum (1 speech)
In April, I had a very brave lady by the name of Miriam Sesay come into my office and tell me a very disturbing story about local youths who had abused and ridiculed her because of her racial... - Central Coast Innovation Summit (2 speeches)
I rise to highlight the resounding success of last week's Central Coast Innovation Summit. Attended by more than 210 people, representing industry, education, creative arts and enterprise, this...
