House debates
Thursday, 14 May 2009
- Greenway Electorate: Eric Hausoul Sarcoma Foundation (1 speech)
On 23 April, I had the privilege of officially launching the Eric Hausoul Sarcoma Foundation. Eric tragically lost his life in November 2008 after bravely fighting sarcoma disease. Sarcoma... - Blaxland Electorate: Dr Jamal Rifi (1 speech)
I rise to pay tribute to a genuine local hero—a father raising five children into fine young Australians; a doctor who has served my community for decades; a community leader esteemed in... - La Trobe Electorate: Berwick Lodge Primary School (1 speech)
I wish to talk about a school in my electorate, Berwick Lodge Primary School, which is doing a fantastic job out there under the guidance of principal Henryk Grossek. I would like to thank all... - Hindmarsh Electorate: Westlake Shopping Centre (1 speech)
I rise to speak today on the proposal by Westfield to introduce boom gates and parking fees at their Westlake shopping centre in the electorate of Hindmarsh. The Charles Sturt Development... - Gilmore Electorate: Heritage Estates (1 speech)
Apparently the jobs of 1,000 people in and around the township of Deniliquin are under threat as a consequence of a decision of this government. I am not referring to the new workplace... - Fremantle Electorate: Fremantle Men’s Shed (1 speech)
The Fremantle Men’s Community Shed was the first of its kind in Western Australia and it is an example of how we can find and create new ways of building community spirit. Recently I had... - Gippsland Electorate: Lakes Entrance Surf Life Saving Club (1 speech)
It gives me great pleasure to speak today in honour of the Lakes Entrance Surf Life Saving Club, which has been awarded the 2009 Surf Life Saving Australia club of the year. This is an... - Deakin Electorate: Roads (2 speeches)
Today I rise to speak about a particular funding initiative contained in the Rudd government’s visionary 2009-10 nation-building budget. The $80 million contribution to the Springvale and... - Barker Electorate: Education (1 speech)
Earlier this year I expressed my delight in the great year-12 results which were achieved by students in my electorate of Barker. These were students who faced ongoing disadvantages of distance,... - Asylum Seekers (2 speeches)
The rhetoric coming from the opposition in relation to unauthorised boat arrivals and immigration detention has been somewhat surprising. Over the past 10 months I have been working closely on...
