House debates

Tuesday, 14 February 2006

  • (1 speech)
    Order! It being almost 9.00 pm, I propose the question: That the House do now adjourn.
  • Abortion (1 speech)
    Tonight and over the next few days the House will be debating the repeal of ministerial responsibility for approval of RU486. I do not want to speak on the bill itself in this adjournment debate,...
  • Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Heywire (1 speech)
    I would like to highlight the achievements of two young Aussies in my electorate. They were here last week and I was really thrilled that you, Mr Speaker, drew attention to the presence of...
  • Adelaide Airport (3 speeches)
    I have raised issues associated with the Adelaide airport on many, many occasions now. I am very pleased to see that the Minister for Transport and Regional Services is in the House to hear...
  • Ryan Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
    In parliament today, on Valentine’s Day, I speak with great pride as the federal member for Ryan. One of the issues that crop up in my electorate, which of course I have the great privilege...
  • Holt Electorate: Fountain Gate Centrelink Office; Healthy School Communities Program (1 speech)
    I would like to speak about funding as well, but this is actually federal government funding rather than some brawl between the states and feds about road funding. This is about federal...
  • Overseas Adoption (1 speech)
    I rise tonight to highlight a report of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Family and Community Services inquiry into the adoption of overseas children, which highlights some...