House debates
Thursday, 10 May 2007
- Taiwan: World Health Organisation (1 speech)
On behalf of concerned Australian communities I rise to bring to the government’s attention the application to participate in the World Health Organisation of our close neighbour Taiwan. I... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
As we head towards decision day later in the year, it is important in an election to look at the philosophical underpinning of the two major political groupings in Australia. While the Liberal... - Concord Garden Club (1 speech)
Today I again speak in this House about the wonderful Concord Garden Club in my electorate of Lowe. On Saturday, 24 March 2007, the Concord Garden Club held its annual Autumn Flower, Floral, Art... - Mental Health (1 speech)
I am pleased to have been able to secure $1.5 million of federal funding for the Central Coast Division of General Practice to establish a local youth mental health service. With this funding,... - Medicare (1 speech)
I would like to endorse the words of the member for Dobell and the support that he has expressed for those organisations on the Central Coast. They do very worthy and worthwhile work. I would... - Queensland Dams (1 speech)
Last month the Assistant Minister for the Environment and Water Resources made a major funding announcement for the Burnett-Mary catchment area—$3.2 million from the National Action Plan... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
The same constituent that raised with me the health issues I have discussed today—and other issues of health which I have not raised within the parliament—also raised an issue that is... - Transport Infrastructure (1 speech)
I am pleased to rise to talk about the Howard government’s investment, after over 10 years of responsible economic management, in new infrastructure for land transport. Particularly of... - Chifley Electorate: Ms Christine Cawsey (1 speech)
I want to talk today about Christine Cawsey, the first female school principal of Rooty Hill High School. She was one of seven principals who received a national award for excellence here at... - Do Not Call Register (2 speeches)
It was hardly a surprise to read recent media reports that the newly introduced Do Not Call Register was inundated on its opening day. Unchecked telemarketing has every potential to develop into...
