House debates
Thursday, 21 June 2012
- Broadband (1 speech)
You will remember that a couple of weeks ago I spoke in this chamber about one of the biggest issues that adversely affects my electorate—that is, the lack of fast, reliable and affordable... - Refugee Week (1 speech)
This week across Australia we celebrate Refugee Week. It is a time to acknowledge and celebrate the contribution that refugees have made over the years in building our great nation. It also gives... - Carbon Pricing (1 speech)
I rise to talk about the semantics of a carbon price or a carbon tax. I speak on the issue of carbon prices touted by government ministers and members to justify their argument on what is really... - Parliamentarians for Global Action (1 speech)
On Monday this week the parliament welcomed Mr Ross Robertson, Labor member for Manukau East in the New Zealand parliament, deputy speaker in that parliament and also the international president... - Bennelong Electorate: Cultural Ties and Sport (1 speech)
Last night I was fortunate to attend a dinner with His Excellency Mr Taeyong Cho, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea. At the dinner, Ambassador Cho talked about his desire for an increased... - Hunter Electorate: City of Maitland (1 speech)
The city of Maitland is the fastest growing inland centre in New South Wales and possibly in eastern Australia. Its population is currently around 70,000. But the council has a strategic vision...
