House debates
Monday, 27 May 2013
- Health Care (1 speech)
I rise to highlight concerns being raised by local residents in the south of my electorate of Farrer. This affects not only the Albury region as it is an issue that also deeply concerns people... - Health: Diabetes (1 speech)
In response to this year's budget, the Australian Diabetes Council noted that support had been maintained for the National Diabetes Service Scheme despite funding constraints. They further noted... - Fadden Electorate: Local Sporting Champions Grants (3 speeches)
I wish to put on record five outstanding young Australians from the electorate of Fadden who have received recently a sports championship award given from the program that each federal MP... - Beef Industry (1 speech)
I rise to continue a statement I prepared on the beef industry representation I talked to in an adjournment on 16 May. I continue: … and preserve jobs for Australian meatworkers. Producers... - Education (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the Gillard Labor government's plan for its so-called 'school improvement' and how this plan will not advantage 22 out of the 54 schools in my electorate. The Gillard Labor... - Gambling (1 speech)
I take the opportunity to rise tonight and raise what has been a very topical issue over the last few weeks. All of us have heard discussion about the topic of live odds betting and betting... - Durack Electorate: Cane Toads (4 speeches)
Before I get onto the topic I would like to address this evening, I would like to respond to the member for Page's comments about the plight of cattle producers across Northern Australia and... - Greenway Electorate: Blacktown City Council (1 speech)
Tonight I raise a pressing local matter, being the current political agenda and direction of the Blacktown City Council, particularly those aspects which are being pushed by certain elements of... - Economy (1 speech)
Once again this government has been warned in today's media by the world's biggest energy companies that it must cut regulation, rein in labour costs and deliver a stable tax and better political... - Sport (1 speech)
I have previously spoken in this place about the very important role community sporting organisations serve in communities across Australia. In addition to providing sporting opportunities and... - Round Table (1 speech)
I would like to echo the words of my colleague from across the chamber, the member for Makin. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the representatives from a number of community... - Live Animal Exports (2 speeches)
The way we deal with animals in our care speaks volumes about our values. That is why every parent teaches their children the importance of caring for their pets. It does not always follow that...
