House debates

Monday, 9 October 2006

  • (1 speech)
    Order! It being 9.00 pm, I propose the question: That the House do now adjourn.
  • Internet Content (1 speech)
    Recently I was contacted by a constituent expressing his disgust at an offensive website, which continues to remain online, despite the fact that I have lodged complaints about it and so has he....
  • National Education Standards (1 speech)
    I rise tonight to add my support to the Minister for Education, Science and Training’s calls for the development of a common-model national curriculum. As a society we ought to be confident...
  • Telstra (1 speech)
    Who benefits from the sale of Telstra? Certainly it is not the taxpayers who used to own Telstra but now have to put their hands in their pockets if they wish to keep any of that ownership....
  • Lions Club’s 50th Anniversary; Long Jetty Ring Road (1 speech)
    Last week I had the honour of attending a local function to celebrate The Entrance Lions Club’s 50th anniversary. As the federal member for Dobell I was honoured to be asked to propose a...
  • Climate Change (1 speech)
    I have read with great interest a number of reports warning that climate change will have a huge impact on the Pacific islands. Today’s report by a coalition of 12 humanitarian and...
  • Paterson Electorate: Roads (2 speeches)
    I have raised on many occasions in this House the importance of roadworks and construction in my electorate. Recently, I had the Minister for Local Government, Territories and Roads, Jim Lloyd,...