House debates

Thursday, 1 June 2006

  • (1 speech)
    Order! It being 4.30 pm, I propose the question: That the House do now adjourn.
  • Workplace Relations (1 speech)
    I am delighted to see my friend the member for Corangamite in his usual adjournment mode, wandering around the government benches looking for any coins that might inadvertently have fallen out of...
  • Mr Ray Babbage (1 speech)
    On 26 April 2006 Ray Babbage was tragically drowned at Coffs Harbour’s Diggers Beach at the age of 53. Ray, a much loved teacher, sports coach and family man, is sadly missed by many in the...
  • Australian Labor Party (4 speeches)
    On Monday night the member for Dobell launched a vicious attack on a community based volunteer group, Coastal Voice, and its president, Craig Thomson. Tonight I would like to correct the record...
  • Smartcard (5 speeches)
    One of the most important elements of welfare policy is a safety net, but right now it seems that the most important safety net of all is that for the Australian Labor Party’s welfare...
  • Workplace Relations (6 speeches)
    I think it is important that I rise to illuminate the chamber with some comments on the effects of the Work Choices act. This week we have heard a great deal about the real effects of this...
  • Spirit of Tasmania (3 speeches)
    I rise this afternoon to reflect on a matter of serious concern in my electorate and, indeed, in all of Tasmania. Members would be aware that the Tasmanian government owned TT-Line currently...
  • Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (2 speeches)
    Bearing in mind the member for Braddon’s comments on the contribution made by the member for Gorton, I would like to reassure the House that, notwithstanding the very poor level of...