House debates

Wednesday, 25 June 2008

  • (1 speech)
    Order! It being 7.30 pm, I propose the question: That the House do now adjourn.
  • Petition: Australia Post (1 speech)
    In the time available in the adjournment debate, on behalf of Rohan Fitzgerald, the Liberal candidate for Gippsland, I present a petition—the Save our post office! petition. The petition...
  • Homelessness (1 speech)
    Tonight I rise to talk about the issue of homelessness and to acknowledge a group of extraordinary people in my electorate who have committed their working lives or their volunteer hours to...
  • Heiner Affair and Lindeberg Grievance (1 speech)
    What has become known as the ‘Heiner affair’ is a serious blot on public administration in this country and a stain on the reputations of those who have obstructed getting to the...
  • Moreton Electorate: Chinese-Australian War Memorial (1 speech)
    I rise to inform the House about an important community endeavour for a Chinese-Australian war memorial in my electorate. The Chinese community is a significant and valued part of...
  • Hume Electorate: Wingecarribee Community Services Centre (1 speech)
    Today I sent an urgent email to the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, the Hon. Jenny Macklin. I had this to say: Dear Minister: I refer to correspondence...
  • Forde Electorate: Housing Affordability (1 speech)
    I rise tonight to speak about a number of issues in my electorate. While I have spoken many times about the nature of the electorate and how expansive it is in terms of its location in south-east...