House debates

Thursday, 13 September 2007

  • (1 speech)
    I move: That the Main Committee do now adjourn.
  • Member for Franklin; Dental Health; Mrs Rachael Williams (1 speech)
    Can I just take this opportunity to wish you, Mr Deputy Speaker Quick, all the best in your retirement. I did not get the opportunity to listen to your speech yesterday in the parliament but, for...
  • Mount Whaleback Mine (16 speeches)
    Unfortunately, I have to bring to the attention of this House a report on The 7.30 Report on 11 June this year which was basically bogus. It related to signatures from more than 200 people on a...
  • Skills Shortages (1 speech)
    Today I wish to talk about one of the major problems that I think will be impediments to the continuing development of Australia’s economy—that is, the trade skills shortage. In doing...
  • Mount Whaleback Mine (2 speeches)
    I believe I can now seek leave to present the documents I referred to earlier with regard to Mount Whaleback Mine. I again seek leave to present the documents. Leave granted.
  • Federal Election (1 speech)
    I want to raise the matter of a number of brochures and films that have been used in my electorate. My electoral opponent has a brochure out. Three ambulance officers appear with him on the front...
  • Banks Electorate: Talent Advancement Program (1 speech)
    I rise to take the opportunity to inform the House of a local initiative which fosters talented young people. This is the Bankstown Talent Advancement Program, or TAP, as it is known locally. The...
  • Local Government (1 speech)
    Much has been said in the House and around the country about the plans for local government amalgamations which were announced by the former Beattie government and which will be continued by the...