House debates

Wednesday, 10 May 2006

  • (1 speech)
    Order! It being 7.30 pm, I propose the question: That the House do now adjourn.
  • Budget 2006-07 (1 speech)
    I am concerned that age pensioners are fighting a losing battle and retirees without substantial superannuation or investments are continuing to slip further behind financially. The most alarming...
  • WorldSkills Australia National Competition (1 speech)
    I was fortunate enough to attend the WorldSkills Australia awards presentation ceremony and 25th anniversary gala dinner in Melbourne on Monday night, following the WorldSkills Australia National...
  • Budget 2006-07 (1 speech)
    On Wednesday next week we will be holding a consultation in my electorate on work and family balance and child care. Since sending out the notices a month ago, we have had an extraordinary...
  • United Nations Human Rights Council (1 speech)
    Last year I served as the parliamentary adviser to the United Nations General Assembly and was part of Australia’s delegation at the 60th session of the General Assembly. Of that...
  • Department of Education and Training New Apprenticeships Centres (1 speech)
    I was horrified to learn that the federal government had decided to defund DETNAC, the Department of Education and Training New Apprenticeships Centres. I question the reason behind this...
  • Mrs Joan Bevan (1 speech)
    My fellow Redlands resident Joan Bevan has left behind her an enormous legacy in music both in the electorate of Bowman and in the greater Brisbane region. ‘Joann’, as she was...