House debates

Thursday, 30 November 2006

  • (1 speech)
    Order! It being 4.30 pm, I propose the question: That the House do now adjourn.
  • Forest Industry (1 speech)
    I rise this afternoon to talk about my portfolio responsibilities in respect of the forest industry. Australia’s forest and wood products industries contribute about two per cent of...
  • Australian Capital Territory: Anzac Parade (1 speech)
    I rise in the adjournment debate to bring to the attention of the House my concerns about the National Capital Authority’s proposal to locate unisex toilet amenities on Anzac Parade....
  • Migrant English (1 speech)
    Recently I spoke in the debate on the Australian Citizenship Bill 2006 to express my disapproval of the government’s planned changes to citizenship requirements. One of the issues I raised...
  • Farms (1 speech)
    We in this place all understand the very serious problems that rural people, particularly farmers, are facing during this long and debilitating drought. To its credit the government has responded...
  • Howard Government (1 speech)
    This is a story about arrogance and improper behaviour on the part of Howard government ministers. The first story relates to an event that occurred in the chambers of the Brisbane City Council,...
  • Hasluck Electorate: Tales of Times Past Program; Lesmurdie Primary School; Ashburton Primary School (2 speeches)
    I rise today to recognise and to rejoice in and praise the efforts of both the young and the old in my electorate of Hasluck in helping to build our community. I would like to tell the tale of...