House debates

Wednesday, 11 March 2009

  • (1 speech)
    Order! It being 7.30 pm, I propose the question: That the House do now adjourn.
  • Petition: Excise Regulations - Microbreweries (1 speech)
    I rise to present a petition, as approved by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Petitions. The petition read as follows— To the Honourable The Speaker and Members of The...
  • Employment (1 speech, 3 comments)
    I wish to talk, at this important time, about jobs and job security. With the global recession and the impact that it is having across this country in workplaces and households in each of our...
  • Ryan Electorate: Small Business (10 speeches)
    I am delighted to follow another Queensland member because I am happy to point out to her how hypocritical she was, especially coming from a party where a former Labor Prime Minister presided...
  • Deakin Electorate: Victorian Bushfires (1 speech)
    I would like to speak on an issue of some seriousness tonight. It relates to the bushfires in Victoria and especially—though on a slightly lighter note—some of the fundraising efforts...
  • Paterson Electorate: Coal Exploration (1 speech)
    I rise today to speak of a matter which is of grave concern to thousands of constituents in the Paterson electorate: three coal exploration licences held by Gloucester Resources Ltd. The...
  • International Women’s Day (1 speech)
    Each year around the world International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8. This is a day when women throughout the world come together to celebrate life as women and the progress made...