House debates
Monday, 20 August 2012
- Winnaleah Irrigation Scheme Augmentation (1 speech)
I recently had the pleasure of representing the federal government at the opening of the $10 million Winnaleah Irrigation Scheme Augmentation, the fourth in a suite of projects completed under... - Fisheries (1 speech)
I rise to highlight the plight of the Australian seafood industry, which is set to become the latest victim of this inept Labor government and its desperation to remain in power through yet... - Organ Donation (1 speech)
I am incredibly proud of corporate Canberra for its recent efforts in promoting organ donor awareness. A firm in my electorate, KazarSlaven, take their social conscience seriously. Led by Henry... - Mulholland, Gunner Jack (1 speech)
It is with regret that I rise today to advise the House of passing of Gunner Jack Mulholland, who sadly passed away over the weekend aged 92. Jack was one of the last surviving Darwin defenders.... - Robertson Electorate: Excellence in Business Awards (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge and celebrate the Central Coast Business Excellence Awards 2012, which were held in my electorate, on the Central Coast of New South Wales, last Saturday night. I want to... - Aged-Care Reform (1 speech)
I rise to highlight huge concerns in the aged-care sector about this government's so-called reform package. I have had the opportunity to meet with aged-care providers in my electorate, and to... - International Development Assistance (1 speech)
I received a letter from Pastor Louise Shanks from the Lakes Baptist Church at Gorokan. They are involved in a program with TEAR Australia, where TEAR stands for transformation, empowerment,... - Brisbane Ekka (1 speech)
For 10 days every August, the country meets the city at the Brisbane Ekka. Each year, Scouts Queensland, based in Auchenflower in my electorate of Ryan, participate in the Ekka's fruit display... - Petition: Public Holidays (1 speech)
I present to the House a petition on public holidays which has been approved by the Standing Committee on Petitions. The petition read as follows— To the Honourable The Speaker and Members... - Vietnam Veterans Day (1 speech)
It was with great pride that I attended the Vietnam Veterans service on Sunday at Anzac Park in Townsville. The ranks may be thinning and they may be getting a little bit tired, but when the RSM... - Youth Services (2 speeches)
I recently attended Beacon events at schools in my electorate of Bass. Beacon is a not-for-profit organisation aimed at providing brighter and positive futures for our youth. The schools involved...
