House debates

Tuesday, 28 February 2006

  • (1 speech)
    Order! It being 9 pm, I propose the question: That the House do now adjourn.
  • Howard Government (1 speech)
    In 2006 we have seen the government return to its true form. We have seen a return to the era of dog-whistling. Today in the House, the Minister for Health and Ageing said: I read in the...
  • Greenway Electorate: Sudanese Refugees (1 speech)
    Tonight I rise to speak on an issue of great significance to the local community in my electorate of Greenway. Yesterday the Sydney Daily Telegraph published an opinion piece by Lillian Saleh...
  • United Nations (1 speech)
    I note the remarks of the member for Greenway and I hope that she reproaches and censures the Minister for Health and Ageing, whose cheap jibe this afternoon—‘Are there any...
  • Australian Flag (1 speech)
    I rise tonight in the adjournment debate to continue my remarks about the plan of a socialist youth group called Resistance to encourage people to burn the Australian flag by selling flag burning...
  • Industry: Regulation (1 speech)
    Graeme Samuel, ACCC chairman, has pointed out that the Trade Practices Act provides a framework for effective industry regulation. However, he also argues that while government provides a solid...
  • Australian Flag (1 speech)
    I want to record in the House tonight my appreciation of the patriotism of the Liberal councillors of Waverley Council in my electorate. Last year Councillor Joy Clayton, a Liberal councillor,...
  • Visas (2 speeches)
    In the few moments that are left of this debate tonight I would like to raise an issue that has been raised with me many times in my electorate, and that is the way visitors visas are managed....