House debates
Wednesday, 12 March 2008
Consideration resumed.- Grey Electorate: Tunarama Festival (1 speech)
I also welcome the delegation. Enjoy our country. This morning I would like to bring to this House’s attention a beautiful city in my electorate and a fantastic event. The city is Port... - Corio Electorate (1 speech)
To the south of Corio Bay and to the east of the City of Geelong lies the Geelong Botanic Gardens. Dating from 1851, these are the fourth oldest gardens in Australia. Over the years they have had... - Pension Bonus Scheme (1 speech)
I wish to refer to the Pension Bonus Scheme, which was introduced by the former coalition government in 1998. The Pension Bonus Scheme pays a tax-free lump sum to people who defer claiming their... - Melbourne Grand Prix (1 speech)
For more than a decade, my constituents, particularly those in Albert Park and West St Kilda, and commuters in surrounding suburbs, have, first of all, been restricted from and then denied access... - Carer Payments (1 speech)
I wish to call on the Australian government to commit to continuing the carer bonus, an initiative created by the Howard government. The bonus to carers is an annual one-off payment made since... - Ms Viola Hill (2 speeches)
I rise to acknowledge the passing of Viola Hill and give tribute to her contribution to the local community in northern Brisbane. Viola Hill passed away on 18 February 2008. She was a...
