House debates

Thursday, 13 March 2008

  • (1 speech)
    I move: That the Main Committee do now adjourn.
  • La Trobe Electorate: Community Facilities (1 speech)
    In recent weeks in Boronia we have had two serious criminal incidents which I wish to bring to the attention of the chamber. The first was an arson attack in the Boronia Village in late January,...
  • Rugby League (1 speech)
    I have been accused of a number of things in my time, but I do plead guilty to being a rugby league tragic and a diehard supporter of the Wests Tigers rugby league team. I can’t wait for...
  • Housing Affordability (1 speech)
    A lot has been said in recent times about mortgage stress, and the government have come up with their plan. I now suggest a new approach, my own approach, to housing affordability. My proposal is...
  • Mental Health Services (1 speech)
    Last Friday, I had the great privilege of being with our Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon. We were able to announce $1.25 million funding for a wonderful example of self-help in the...
  • Broadband (1 speech)
    Late last year, a number of residents of the Epsom estate of Mordialloc in my electorate contacted me about the lack of availability of high-speed broadband in their area. Working with Janice...
  • Indigenous Affairs (1 speech)
    I seize this moment to speak in the adjournment debate on a topic most current. With the new government, the creation of new standing committees and the investigation as to particular topics of...