House debates

Thursday, 22 March 2007

  • Hockey Australia (1 speech)
    Many Australians are aware of the tremendous success of Australia’s national hockey teams, the Hockeyroos and the Kookaburras, and the success they have had over the last 20 years. Much of...
  • Petrie Electorate: Redcliffe Hospital (1 speech)
    Today I rise to speak about the appalling state of Redcliffe Hospital. I have real concerns regarding this hospital in my electorate of Petrie, but what is the state member for Redcliffe, Lillian...
  • Werriwa Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
    Today I want to raise an issue of great concern to the residents of Ingleburn, Macquarie Fields, Glenfield, Minto and other suburbs: the state of the crossing at the Cambridge Avenue bridge in...
  • Port of Brisbane Motorway Project (1 speech)
    All residents in Bonner have a right to drive on safer roads, and businesses need better roads to transport their goods. Improved roads not only help reduce the number of traffic accidents and...
  • Parramatta Electorate: Lynwood Park Public School (1 speech)
    Last week I had the pleasure of attending a very special event in my electorate: the opening of the parliament of the Lynwood Park Public School. I was privileged to hear policy speeches by each...
  • Mr Jim Kirkbride (1 speech)
    I rise to place on the Hansard record the death of James Kirkbride—or Jim, as he was known to his family and friends. While his name may not be familiar in this place, Jim Kirkbride will be...
  • Water (1 speech)
    The 2nd/48th was a unit my uncle Ralph served in, and I can concur with the member for Maranoa’s comments. Money talks, even louder than state premiers, and these words led the Sydney...
  • National Community Crime Prevention Program (1 speech)
    I wish to speak on an issue dear to my heart, law and order, and on the achievements of a remarkable Territorian in this field. While the Howard government’s National Community Crime...
  • Banks Electorate: Veterans (1 speech)
    I wish to bring to the attention of the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs a matter raised with me by my constituents Mr Garry Lilley and Ms Maha Aziz. I have been advised there is a new...
  • Water (4 speeches)
    Today is National Water Day and it is a timely reminder to us to consider water. Water is a critical issue on the Central Coast. It is not a federal obligation to provide water. Water is...