House debates
Thursday, 1 November 2012
- Casey Electorate: Ben's Shed (1 speech)
Last week I had the pleasure of visiting Ben's Shed in Yarra Junction. Ben's Shed, like many men's sheds across our community, operates on an informal basis throughout the week for a varied age... - Navy Week (1 speech)
I note in the gallery the magnificent primary school from Bass, Larmenier Catholic Primary School, and welcome them to the House. I recently had the good fortune to attend the Navy day... - Banksia Securities (1 speech)
I would like to offer my concern for a number of constituents in the Albury region who like many across the border in regional Victoria have been impacted by the collapse of Banksia Securities.... - State of the Music Scene Forum (1 speech)
This week a group of music enthusiasts gathered in Wollongong for the second annual State of the Music Scene Forum. It was organised by a friend and colleague of mine, Mr Rob Carr. Like many... - Godfrey, Mr Ron (1 speech)
I rise today to register my condolences for Belmont City Councillor and close friend, Glenys Godfrey, on the death of her husband, Ron Godfrey. Well known for his cheeky sense of humour, Ron was... - International Brain Tumour Awareness Week (1 speech)
I rise to note in this place that this week is International Brain Tumour Awareness Week. It runs from 28 October all the way through to 3 November. People who are interested in becoming more... - Stroke (1 speech)
This week in the parliament I had the opportunity to be present at a function hosted by the National Stroke Foundation. The National Stroke Foundation's objectives were to raise awareness about... - Flinders Island (1 speech)
On Friday, 19 October I had the pleasure of attending the Flinders Island Show. I met some scouts, and I know that the scouts have just been given a volunteer grant of $4,000 to assist them with... - Forde Electorate: Local Organisations (1 speech)
I rise to give praise to a number of local organisations in our electorate. Firstly, I would like to recognise the efforts of the Logan City Council for winning both the Inclusive and Connected... - New Chinese Language and Culture School (2 speeches)
On Sunday, 16 September I had the honour of attending the New Chinese Language and Culture School's 20th anniversary celebrations, which were held at the Preston Town Hall. The celebration was...
