House debates

Wednesday, 13 February 2008

  • (1 speech)
    Order! It being 7.30 pm, I propose the question: That the House do now adjourn.
  • North Korea (2 speeches)
    Perhaps it is because of my family background that I often speak in this House on matters of egregious abuses of human rights. I do not think there is anywhere else in the world where there is a...
  • Federal Election (4 speeches)
    Mr Speaker, allow me at this stage to congratulate you on your election to this high office. You have been a member of this House for many years, as was indicated during the debate prior to your...
  • Federal Election; Apology to Australia's Indigenous Peoples; Australian Rugby Union (1 speech)
    On this first full sitting day of the 42nd Parliament, it is a great privilege to be back in the parliament to represent my constituency of Ryan. I am very indebted to the people of Ryan who...
  • Ms Fiona Selimi: Rooty Hill High School (1 speech)
    Mr Speaker, congratulations! The following is a shortened speech by Fiona Selimi, the dux of Rooty Hill High School: Aristotle quotes “Excellence is an art won by training and habituation....
  • Fadden Electorate: Telecommunications (2 speeches)
    Mr Speaker, thank you for the liberty you gave me in delivering my maiden speech with respect to time. I appreciate that no such liberty will be given henceforth in this place. And thank you for...