House debates
Tuesday, 25 June 2013
- Casey Electorate: Disability Services (1 speech)
On Tuesday morning, 11 June, I was pleased to visit Monkami in Croydon in the electorate of Casey. Monkami is an adult disability service provider that was established back in 1958, originally as... - Throsby Electorate: Regional Investment (1 speech)
The Labor government is working hard to assist people in businesses in the Illawarra to modernise, to protect current jobs and to prepare the region for the jobs of the future. Initiatives such... - Capricornia Electorate (1 speech)
I thought my valedictory yesterday might be my last speech to the House but, in fact, the good news keeps coming from my electorate and so I could not resist getting up today and telling members... - Ryan Electorate (1 speech)
Sport plays such an important role in the lives of our young people. Whether it is swimming at the local pool or participating in a community netball or football team, sport helps our young... - Health (1 speech)
Anyone in this chamber who thought that the Commonwealth funding crisis in our public hospitals had been averted needs to think again. Once again, we stand on the precipice of another funding... - Lyster, Mr Bill (1 speech)
I rise today in the House to acknowledge the passing of a good friend and Labor stalwart. Bill Lyster was a man whom I have known since my early 20s and whom I am pleased to have been able to... - Road Safety (1 speech)
I rise to speak about something which is close to all of our hearts, and that is road safety. In 1982, on 17 December, the first random breath test was conducted in New South Wales. About 4.5... - Filipino Community (1 speech)
On Saturday, 22 June I attended the unveiling of the wall of appreciation at the Filipino Community Centre in Brahma Lodge, just outside the Makin electorate. Also in attendance were the Honorary... - Insight Education Centre for the Blind and Vision Impaired (1 speech)
I want to pay tribute to the work of the Insight Education Centre for the Blind and Vision Impaired in Melbourne. In 2010 one of the tasks that I set for myself at the beginning of this term of... - Family Counselling (2 speeches)
On 15 March this year I attended a unique event. It was a book launch and an art show. The book that was launched was Who Runs Your House: The Kids Or You? It was written by Karen Phillip. The...
