House debates
Tuesday, 30 May 2006
- Veterans: Services (1 speech)
I rise in the chamber today to speak briefly about a recent visit to Tasmania, where I attended the state RSL congress in Ulverstone. I also met with representatives of the Vietnam... - Mr Joseph Toft (1 speech)
Yesterday, Monday the 29th, an icon of the Australian sugar industry passed away. Joseph, or Joe, Toft died in Bundaberg at the age of 95 from complications after suffering a heart attack over... - School Visits (1 speech)
I want to raise an issue today that is of great concern to schools and schoolchildren in my electorate. Everyone in this House knows how much school visits are enjoyed by students from our... - McPherson Electorate: Hill View House (6 speeches)
Last Saturday I had the pleasure of welcoming the Hon. Tony Abbott, Minister for Health and Ageing, into my electorate. Tony undertook the very special task of officially opening Hill View House... - Richmond Electorate: Terranora Public School (1 speech)
Today I rise to extend my congratulations to one of the great schools in my electorate—Terranora Public School—which recently celebrated its centenary, a remarkable effort. These... - Fisher Electorate: Horton Park Golf Club (4 speeches)
Mr Deputy Speaker, on behalf of coalition members for Queensland I would like to thank you for your generous comment about six members of the hopefully soon to be merged Liberal and National... - Australian Bureau of Statistics: Time Use Survey (1 speech)
Today I wish to raise the issue of the Australian Bureau of Statistics Time Use Survey. This survey requires people to account for every five minutes over a 48-hour period. This is an onerous... - East Timor (1 speech)
I begin by recognising Dr Peter de Jersey and his wife, Beverley, in the gallery this afternoon. Peter and Bev have given long service to medicine in North Queensland—particularly, in... - Great Eastern Highway (1 speech)
Before I start my speech, I will make a suggestion about the new amalgamated party in Queensland. It will obviously be looking for a name. The member for Herbert might like to take back that it... - Moncrieff Youth Forum (2 speeches)
I am pleased to rise this afternoon to talk about an excellent function that I was able to host in my electorate office a little over a month ago. As part of an annual event that I host, I...
