House debates

Thursday, 28 August 2008

  • (1 speech)
    Order! It being approximately 4.30 pm, I propose the question: That the House do now adjourn.
  • Nuclear Energy (1 speech)
    Yesterday, I drew attention to significant flaws in the Rudd-Wong emissions trading scheme and the danger it poses to our economy and jobs. I would like to add to that comments by Geoff Carmody,...
  • Port Adelaide Electorate (1 speech)
    I rise to talk about a couple of recent initiatives by the Rudd government, particularly by our outstanding Minister for Veterans’ Affairs. These initiatives are resonating in my electorate...
  • Parkes Electorate: Mining (1 speech)
    I rise tonight to speak about a matter of great importance in my electorate, which is the need for an independent hydrological study into the impact of mining on the Liverpool Plains,...
  • Dobell Electorate: Longwall Coalmining in Wyong Shire (1 speech)
    I did not work this out in advance with the member for Parkes, but a general theme is emerging. I wish to bring to the attention of the House a serious issue in my electorate, which is the plan...
  • Flynn Electorate: Aramac Community (1 speech)
    I rise to speak about the declining quality of life in rural communities with the diminishing availability of infrastructure and everyday services to ordinary Australians. My electorate of...
  • Newcastle Electorate: Veterans (2 speeches)
    This morning I had the great honour of participating in a special wreath-laying ceremony with students from Waratah West Primary School at the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier at our very...