House debates
Monday, 22 September 2014
- Live Animal Exports (1 speech)
It is with great alarm that people in my electorate have learned the government is considering exempting live animal exports to Saudi Arabia from the requirements of Australia's exporter supply... - Lea, Sergeant Thomas Henry 'Buddy' (1 speech)
It is with great sadness that I advise the House of the passing of the former Sergeant Thomas Henry Lea, better known as Buddy. Buddy lost his fight with lung cancer at the Hervey Bay hospital... - Sunbury Community Kitchen (1 speech)
Two weeks ago I attended the first birthday celebration of the Rotary Club Of Sunbury's Community Family Kitchen. The Sunbury community kitchen was started by Marianne and Neil Williams in... - Port Adelaide Football Club, Hindmarsh Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
I rise today to recognise the achievements of a number of sporting clubs. Football finals are in full swing. Although my beloved Port Adelaide went down in two heartbreaking losses over the... - Ardler, Mr Garry (1 speech)
It is with great sadness that I pay tribute and respect to Garry Ardler, a true leader of the Indigenous community in Kingsford Smith, who tragically passed away on 4 September at the age of 48.... - Public Transport (1 speech)
I take this opportunity to congratulate the Queensland state government for passing on in full the carbon tax savings when it comes to public transport. For the first time in the state's history,... - Parramatta Electorate: Paint Parra REaD (1 speech)
During the break, I attended Paint Parra REaD in Parramatta Mall, an event designed to encourage parents to read to their child every day from birth. The reading day was a free event organised by... - Ryan Electorate: McIntyre Centre (1 speech)
I rise today speak about a remarkable organisation in my electorate of Ryan, the McIntyre Centre. The McIntyre Centre does amazing work in our community by providing weekly therapeutic equestrian... - Lalor Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
On Wednesday, 10 September, I attended Carranballac College in Point Cook in my electorate to help launch the Kids Teaching Kids program. The week ran from Monday, 8 September through to Friday,... - Bass Electorate: Defence (1 speech)
On 6 August, the Assistant Minister for Defence, Stuart Robert, visited the electorate of Bass to inspect Defence and research establishments. His visit to Scottsdale generated much positive... - Dementia (1 speech)
September is Dementia Awareness Month in Australia. Right around the country people are campaigning for better support and greater awareness of this fast-growing disease. In my own electorate of... - Page Electorate: Clarence Valley Business Excellence Awards (1 speech)
I had the pleasure on Saturday night to attend the Clarence Valley Business Excellence Awards. There were well over 200 people in attendance. It was a great night and a great celebration of small... - Medicare (1 speech)
On 12 September, locals gathered in Eaglehawk community park for a Save Medicare Community Action Day. People signed petitions and wrote their own messages to the government about why this... - Williams, Mrs Cynthia (1 speech)
It is with sincere sadness that I speak of the death of Cynthia Williams. Cynthia was a prominent member of the Gladstone community. She was a much loved member of the Williams family, the... - Griffith Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
I rise to inform the House of three very important events that happened in Griffith on the weekend. The first was the grand final of the QAFL in which the Morningside Panthers defeated the... - Moore Electorate: St Stephen's School (1 speech)
St Stephen's School is one of the largest independent schools in Western Australia. For over 30 years the school has provided a well-rounded quality and caring education to thousands of local... - Drought (1 speech)
Another week has passed and still our desperate farming families are not getting the drought assistance they so desperately need. Throughout February of this year drought was on the front pages... - Sims, Mr Ashton (1 speech)
Townsville's North Queensland Cowboys lost on Friday night. Enough said! Rugby League is a professional sport and players go where the money is. They have their contracts cancelled through injury... - Wollongong Climate Action Network (3 speeches)
Yesterday was a beautiful day in Wollongong, in what would have to be one of the most beautiful places in the nation. I do that with no bias whatsoever. - Blizzard, Mr Tyler (1 speech)
I would like to highlight the success of a young athlete from my electorate of Bass. Promising young boxer Tyler Blizzard competed at the Golden Gloves tournament in Queensland last month and was...
