House debates

Thursday, 13 November 2008

  • (1 speech)
    I move: That the Main Committee do now adjourn.
  • La Trobe Electorate: Bushfires (1 speech)
    In Australia, summer brings the start of the holiday season. Around our nation, families pack the car and head for the beaches or go camping in the bush. Throughout Australia there is the smell...
  • Robertson Electorate: Medical Services (1 speech)
    I rise today to inform members of a serious deficiency in medical services in my electorate of Robertson. Based on the Central Coast towns of Gosford and Woy Woy, Robertson is a rapidly growing...
  • Kokoda Campaign (1 speech)
    It is very important that as a nation this week we acknowledge the service men and women who have served this country particularly well. I would like to acknowledge all those involved between...
  • Community Health Research (1 speech)
    Recently I had the privilege of attending the University of Queensland Ipswich Campus, where I met with Robert Bush PhD, Professor of Community Health Research, and Dr Kathryn Ahern, from the...
  • Rudd Government: Economic Security Strategy Legislation (1 speech)
    Governing is a serious business. Governing Australia is both a serious business and a distinct honour. Today in the parliament, however, the Rudd government trivialised the business of government...
  • Corio Electorate: Local Government (1 speech)
    Last Tuesday, election packs were sent to the people of Geelong as part of the City of Greater Geelong Council elections. Can I start by wishing all the candidates in the council elections all...