House debates
Wednesday, 5 June 2013
- Petitions: Dyslexia (1 speech)
As shadow minister for education I firmly believe that there is no shame in a learning disability; the only shame is if it is not recognised and treated. Dyslexia is a learning disability that... - Higher Education (1 speech)
Since the 1990s there have been many steps taken to develop the Australian private higher education system so that private institutions can compete with the long-established public universities.... - Casey Electorate (1 speech)
As this parliament nears its end, I rise to give what will surely be my final adjournment speech before the coming election. I would like to take this opportunity to talk about the electorate I... - National Security (1 speech)
A number of honourable members and some members of the media might well be wondering why I chose to abstain from the vote this afternoon on the motion moved by the honourable member for Denison... - Electorate of McMillan: Infrastructure (1 speech)
This may be the only opportunity I have in an adjournment debate before the election campaign as well. I want to put to you and this House my dream, for my beautiful electorate of McMillan, of... - Calwell Electorate, Petition: Cost of Living (1 speech)
Tonight I would like to share with the House some recent events that have taken place in my electorate and also table a petition from the Northern Turkish Women's Association in Meadow Heights. I... - Government Policies (1 speech)
A great champion is one who can turn adversity into triumph. There will be 1,200 highly skilled workers out of work at Ford, which announced that it was ceasing production in Australia after 93... - Robertson Electorate: Telework (1 speech)
Bennelong sounds like a very miserable place to be. I have a whole different story to tell. It is almost like it is another country when you head north up the F3 and you get to the seat of... - Organ Donation (2 speeches)
At the National Party's federal council in Canberra on Saturday a motion was passed that organ donation laws be changed from requiring written approval via organ donation registration to an...
