House debates

Monday, 28 May 2007

  • (1 speech)
    Order! It being 9.00 pm, I propose the question: That the House do now adjourn.
  • Indigenous Affairs (1 speech)
    As you are aware, yesterday was the 40th anniversary of the referendum conducted on 27 May 1967. Yesterday I was also honoured to be asked to be the keynote speaker at a gathering organised by...
  • Australian Wheat Board (1 speech)
    I rise to comment on a matter of concern to my constituents in the grain industry. Silo Bags is an innovative and successful technology which is revolutionising the way that grain is handled,...
  • Indigenous Affairs (1 speech)
    As I was indicating, it is also the 10th anniversary of the Bringing them home report into the stolen generations. As a nation, we should acknowledge the deep personal grief inflicted on the...
  • Volunteering (1 speech)
    On 15 May in my electorate of Hasluck I assisted the Cancer Council to raise money for cancer research by hosting one of Australia’s Biggest Morning Teas. I also took this opportunity to...
  • Broadband (1 speech)
    I want to talk about one of the most frustrating issues which probably happens not just in my electorate of Oxley but right across the country. There are many issues that affect ordinary people...
  • Wakefield Electorate: Service Clubs (1 speech)
    I rise to draw the attention of the House to the running this month of the Annual Combined Service Clubs’ Dinner in Gawler. The reason I bring this to the attention of the House is that so...
  • Road Fatalities; Anniversary of the Battle of Piave (1 speech)
    I would first like to acknowledge the cooperation of the member for Casey in facilitating the adjournment debate this evening. Tonight I seek to address an issue of critical importance to all...