House debates
Monday, 22 May 2006
Question proposed: That grievances be noted.- Indigenous Communities (1 speech)
The media this last weekend picked up on the terrible things that are occurring under our consciousness in Australia, following a few people speaking out—at last, in despair—on how to... - Sri Lanka: Tamil Tigers (1 speech)
Today I wish to raise the issue of the group that is often known as the Tamil Tigers or the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, LTTE. I am confirming my support for Australia listing this... - Superannuation: Same-Sex Couples (1 speech)
Today I rise to highlight the ongoing discrimination faced by same-sex couples across Australia in the important area of superannuation. Despite continued assurances from the government that they... - Snowy Hydro Ltd (1 speech)
I rise in the House today in the grievance debate with frustration and despair at the intention of the Commonwealth government, the New South Wales government and the Victorian government to sell... - Water Management (1 speech)
I too would like to use this grievance debate to talk about water issues. Bendigo and central Victoria are, like many other regions throughout Australia, experiencing their driest conditions for... - Environment: South Gippsland (1 speech)
I can only grieve and identify with the member for Bendigo in relation to the lack of water in Bendigo and Ballarat, in his district, the continuing drought across northern Victoria and the... - Breast Cancer: Herceptin (3 speeches)
I would like to speak to a petition that I wish to table of 3,310 signatures. The petition relates to the availability of Herceptin on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme for women that experience... - Kingston Electorate: Pathways for Families Centre (2 speeches)
I rise today for two very important reasons: to bring to the attention of the House the important work being undertaken at the Pathways for Families Centre at Hackham and to thank the Minister...
