House debates
Thursday, 14 March 2013
- Lifeline Australia (1 speech)
Today I rise in this House to acknowledge the 50 years of Lifeline's contribution to Australia and especially to Queensland, my state. In Queensland, Lifeline services are operated by UnitingCare... - King, Mrs Norma, OAM (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge and congratulate Mrs Norma King of South Fremantle in my electorate on being awarded the Medal of the Order of the Australia, OAM, this past Australia Day for services... - International Women's Day, Clean Up Australia Day, Coal Seam Gas (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on two recent community events in my electorate of Solomon. On Saturday 9 March, for the fifth consecutive year and in partnership with the United Nations, the City of... - Kingston Electorate: Carers (1 speech)
I went to a great event in my electorate on 28 February. It was the opening of the Southern Carers Support Centre. This was a very special occasion. We know that there are so many carers out... - Herbert Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
Two stories in Townsville have dominated the sporting headlines over the last month. First, the Townsville Fire. If you draw a line from Perth to Brisbane, there is only one women's national... - Corio Electorate: ANZAC Centenary (1 speech)
Go the Cats. In the winter of 1918, three months before the armistice, a group of Lara residents gathered to plant trees at the local recreation reserve in honour of those still fighting in the... - Gillard Government, Small Business Commissioner (1 speech)
It was awkward to watch—a bit like a child being sent to a dress-up party with no costume and not so much as a funny hat. That is what all observers could feel as the Gillard government's... - Tasmania: Bushfires (1 speech)
I want to talk about the very serious issue of bushfires in my home state of Tasmania. In recent days, temperatures have been high again, and unfortunately bushfires have flared up after what has... - Swan Electorate: State Election (1 speech)
Momentous events occur in all states, and on the weekend we had one in Western Australia—the state election. I would like to thank the people of Swan about the four state seats that fall... - Shortland Electorate: Links Youth Service (2 speeches)
The Links Youth Service at San Remo Neighbourhood Centre is a model for youth services throughout Australia, and they do a fantastic job under the leadership of Corrina Peck. They operate under...
