House debates
Monday, 10 September 2012
- Gippsland Electorate: Tourism (1 speech)
Recently, I had the opportunity to launch the Gippsland Tourism Conference, which is an important event that provided local tourism industry operators with insights into the industry. I told the... - Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (1 speech)
The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail is a 161-kilometre recreational trail from Ipswich to Yarraman utilising the old Brisbane Valley rail lines. The longest rail trail in the country, it provides... - Aston Electorate: Small Business (1 speech)
As I go around my electorate, the overwhelming message I hear is that small businesses are doing it particularly tough at the moment. Across the retail precincts, we are now seeing some shops... - Richmond Electorate: Madura Tea (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about an outstanding business in my electorate. I am always pleased to be talking about businesses that are doing exceptionally well and talking them up, not talking them... - McKechnie, Mr Robert (1 speech)
Last Friday I attended the funeral service of Robert McKechnie, or 'Bob' as he was affectionately known in our community. Bob was one of the Territory's last surviving Korean War veterans. He... - Braddon Electorate (1 speech)
Good morning, colleagues. Firstly, I congratulate the City Marians Hockey Club on the 75th anniversary of its existence. It is a terrific club and a very good night was had by all on Saturday... - Mayo Electorate: Silent Ripples (1 speech)
I rise to talk briefly about a walk which has occurred this morning in Strathalbyn in my electorate. Silent Ripples, a local group working with local bereavement organisations, organised a walk... - Common Ground Adelaide (1 speech)
I rise today to break the habit of a lifetime and stand in the nation's parliament to say nice things about Alexander Downer, more specifically to say nice things about the organisation which... - Higgins Electorate: Carbon Pricing (1 speech, 1 comment)
Millions of people will be better off under the carbon price. That was the claim made by the Prime Minister in her efforts to justify her broken promise to the Australian people. Yet just like... - Calwell Electorate: Banksia Gardens Community Services (2 speeches)
I rise to acknowledge a wonderful community resource in my electorate, known at the Banksia Gardens Community Services. I am sure that every member of this House has at least one neighbourhood...
