House debates
Monday, 16 October 2006
Question proposed: That grievances be noted.- Climate Change (1 speech)
I rise tonight to talk about an issue that is vexing our community in the suburbs, in the cities and in our rural and regional areas—that is, the effects of global warming. For some time I... - Palm Island (1 speech)
I grieve for the Indigenous people of Palm Island. Palm Island is an Indigenous community off the coast of Townsville in my electorate. There are about 3,500 people on Palm Island. Exactly how... - Federalism (1 speech)
The recent foray of the Minister for Education, Science and Training into the development of a national curriculum once again sparked the debate about federalism and the modern role of the... - Maranoa Electorate: Roads (4 speeches)
I rise this afternoon in the grievance debate to talk about a topic which I know is at the very forefront of the minds of many members of the House. I know that this issue is impacting on many of... - Poverty (1 speech)
Mr Deputy Speaker, I hope I am not interfering in your conversation with the previous member, but I understand your sentiments. Can I turn to the matter before me and the grievance I have to... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
On December 7 last year, I am proud to say that I voted for the Work Choices legislation in this chamber. I voted to support the legislation because I very strongly agree with the... - Grow (1 speech)
In 2003 and 2004, Ms Sonja Scherer worked for the Sydney area consultative committee known as GROW. In May 2003, her chief executive officer, Mr Paul Goodwin, asked Sonja Scherer to get $30,000... - Petrie Electorate: Health (2 speeches)
I wish to speak tonight on the perilous state of health in my electorate of Petrie. The recent revelation that the Beattie government has botched the possible return to Australia of Dr Death,...
