House debates

Monday, 20 October 2008

  • (1 speech)
    Debate resumed from 13 October.
  • Swan Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
    Tonight I am going to talk about the dangerous intersection of Orrong Road and Pilbara Street in the suburb of Welshpool, in my electorate. Orrong Road is a major arterial road linking the Farmer...
  • Dobell Electorate: Surf-Lifesaving (3 speeches)
    My grievance is with the fact that the Central Coast surf-lifesaving movement has missed out on holding the national surf-lifesaving championships for the next three years. This of itself may not...
  • Banking (1 speech, 1 comment)
    There is no doubt that these are difficult global economic times. They are difficult times because there has been a breakdown in integrity, in honour and in trust within the international banking...
  • Leichhardt Electorate: Torres Strait Islands (1 speech)
    I rise tonight to talk about the Torres Strait, a great part of my electorate that I enjoy visiting. The time that I spend in the Torres Strait is invaluable. This is a very special part of the...
  • Economy (1 speech)
    I wish to bring to the attention of the parliament a significant grievance. It is no surprise that my grievance lies with the government and its nervous little Treasurer. At the beginning of the...
  • Millennium Development Goals (2 speeches)
    My grievance today relates to the implementation of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals by developed countries and particularly Australia. Many people and organisations have contacted...