House debates

Monday, 18 November 2013

  • Shortland Electorate: Government Programs (1 speech)
    It has been nearly three months since the federal election. Prior to that election, as a member of parliament and as a candidate in the election, I raised concern about the possibility of...
  • Health: Sport and Recreation (1 speech)
    Prior to entering public life, I was in the business of developing multi-activity sport and recreation clubs—some were very successful and some were very public failures. My first meeting...
  • Member for Griffith, Organ and Tissue Donation, Canberra Electorate (1 speech)
    Just following on from the discussion before this debate, I would like to add my congratulations and thanks to former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. Kevin achieved an incredible amount in his time as...
  • Microalgae Technology (2 speeches)
    Madam Deputy Speaker Griggs, may I take this opportunity to congratulate you on your new role. Ryan is blessed with many outstanding research facilities. I recently had the opportunity to meet...
  • Racism (3 speeches)
    Thank you, Deputy Speaker, and it is a pleasure to appear in front of you in this capacity for the first time: congratulations on your appointment.
  • Australia Post (2 speeches)
    Congratulations to you, Madam Deputy Speaker, on your high position. The member for Moreton is a survivor. He has battled it out in a marginal seat and he is in their caucus room now to keep...