House debates
Thursday, 20 September 2012
- Montrose Netball Club (1 speech)
Last Saturday evening I had the pleasure of attending the presentation night for the Montrose Netball Club. The Montrose Netball Club began back in 1974 and since then has been a highly... - Tango Netball Club (1 speech)
In 2010 the netball premier league in South Australia was reduced from 10 teams to six. As a result, the Tango Netball Club, based in the north-eastern suburbs of Adelaide, lost its premier... - Southern Districts Rugby Union Club (1 speech)
I rise with a degree of reluctance following the final of the New South Wales rugby premiership, the Shute Shield, played last weekend. I was pleased to attend, along with my colleague the member... - Rosh Hashana, Q&A (1 speech)
On Monday and Tuesday I had leave for Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year. I thank the whips and the parliament. For 120,000 Australians of similar background, even the most secular families, this... - Dementia (1 speech)
The importance of diagnosing dementia early cannot be overstated, especially when the prevalence of dementia is expected to rise sharply. In Queensland, it is expected that the prevalence of... - Australian Rare Chromosome Awareness Network (1 speech)
I rise to mention the fantastic work of the Australian Rare Chromosome Awareness Network and the efforts of my constituent Patricia Jonas, who is the NSW ARCAN president. Since there is very... - Child Obesity (1 speech)
I wish to touch on the issue of childhood obesity. A recent UniSA study found that youngsters' mobility is jeopardised by obesity, even with simple tasks. It is sad to think that young children... - Bass Electorate: Community Cabinet (1 speech)
I rise today to mention an exciting event coming up in Tasmania. The Australian government community cabinet will be held in my electorate of Bass in early October. Community cabinet meetings are... - Dairy Industry (1 speech)
I rise to raise an issue in my electorate which is quite pressing at the moment, and that is the demise of the dairy industry. Over a period of six weeks, I have lost six dairy farmers in my... - Throsby Electorate: Jobs and Skills Expo (1 speech)
I am delighted to advise the House that the Australian government's Jobs and Skills Expo is coming to the Illawarra next Wednesday, 26 September, where we will be joined by the Minister for... - National Family Business Day (2 speeches)
Yesterday was National Family Business Day. To all those men and women operating family businesses across Australia, thank you for your contribution. We recognise your important role in the...
