House debates
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
- Petition: Robina Mail Delivery Centre (1 speech)
Today I seek to table a petition on behalf of McPherson residents, protesting against the closure, at the end of June this year, of the Robina Mail Delivery Centre on Ron Penhaligon Way. The... - 13th Croquet World Championship (1 speech)
Between 28 April and 6 May this year, the 13th Croquet World Championship was held in Adelaide and hosted by several Adelaide based clubs. Eighty world-ranked players from 24 countries competed.... - Wanneroo Horse and Pony Club (1 speech)
I take this opportunity to acknowledge the positive contribution that the Wanneroo Horse and Pony Club makes in providing opportunities for young people in the Wanneroo district within the Cowan... - Fowler Electorate: Miller Health and Family Day (1 speech)
Last week I attended the Miller Health and Family Day in my electorate of Fowler. Information stalls by local service providers allowed parents to speak directly to the providers to get useful... - Carbon Pricing (1 speech)
There are none so deaf as those who refuse to listen and none so blind who refuse to see. This government has not listened to the community and it has not seen the impact of its carbon tax. Today... - Public Health System (1 speech)
The public health system in Tasmania was already struggling with the rising cost of modern health care and the additional costs associated with the ageing population. But add years of poor... - Carbon Pricing (1 speech)
Never have I seen someone so happy as the member for Paterson as he celebrates the loss of up to 350 jobs at Hydro Aluminium in Kurri Kurri in my electorate, a plant which has been losing... - Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men's Health (1 speech)
This September will mark five years since the establishment of the Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men's Health. The centre is based at the University of Adelaide and focuses on education and... - Jenkins, Ms Amanda (1 speech)
In self-indulgence and as a tribute to children of all members and senators who have to cope with having a parent in public life, I wish my daughter Amanda a happy 21st birthday for today. As a... - Sidman, Ms Kay (1 speech)
I would like to pay tribute to a wonderful lady from my electorate, Kay Sidman, who will hold her 12th Biggest Morning Tea event for the Cancer Council tomorrow. So far, Kay has raised more than... - Friendship for Life (2 speeches)
Last Saturday I was pleased to join with the local Turkish and veterans communities in Port Kembla with a wonderful ceremony named Friendship for Life. To mark this occasion, I was joined by the...
