House debates

Thursday, 12 October 2006

  • (1 speech)
    I move: That the Main Committee do now adjourn.
  • Mr Norm Gibbs (1 speech)
    In the adjournment debate I wish to place on record my absolute praise and delight at the news that Norm Gibbs, Mr Waverley himself, has been nominated for and awarded the Premier’s seniors...
  • Skills for the Future (1 speech)
    I rise to make comments on and support the statement that has just been delivered by the Prime Minister on providing assistance for skills shortages and skills training. I rise to support his...
  • Law and Order (1 speech)
    I wish to bring to the attention of the House the events of Friday, 6 October this year in my home town of Rockhampton. Our local paper’s headline on Monday the 9th read ‘Massive...
  • Telstra (3 speeches)
    I rise in the chamber today to express my extreme anger at the decision by Telstra to close the Beach Road, Maroochydore call centre in about eight to 10 weeks, along with another call centre at...
  • Tourism (1 speech)
    I want to use this time this afternoon to make a few remarks about the state of tourism, an industry I have been a close observer of for some time now, even before I accepted responsibility as...
  • World Poverty (3 speeches)
    Last month I wrote to all of the high schools in my electorate of La Trobe to invite two students from each school to attend a Make Poverty History forum at the Belgrave Heights Christian School...