House debates

Tuesday, 26 May 2009

  • (1 speech)
    Order! It being 8.30 pm, I propose the question: That the House do now adjourn.
  • Paterson Electorate: Tea Gardens Public School Parliament (1 speech)
    The area of Port Stephens, in particular the north shore area, was put forward as a possible home for the Parliament of Australia. Sadly, the proposal did not progress. That being said, I rise...
  • Braddon Electorate: Promoting Australian Produce Program (1 speech)
    Mr Speaker, you will be aware, as are some of my colleagues on this side, that I live in the village of Forth, which was the hometown of Edward Braddon, whom the electorate is named after. I have...
  • Re-Engineering Australia Foundation (1 speech)
    Last November, members may recall being invited to attend the national final of the Schools Innovation Design Challenge, which was held here in the Great Hall of Parliament House. I saw on the...
  • Kingston Electorate: Rail Infrastructure (1 speech)
    I am very pleased to rise tonight to speak about some of the very important budget measures that are happening in my electorate of Kingston. Probably the most significant investment announced for...
  • Sunshine Coast Health Services (1 speech)
    The residents of the Sunshine Coast, which is one of the areas I represent in the Australian parliament, face a risk of diminishing health services as a result of changes announced in the budget...
  • Flyn Electorate: Roads (2 speeches)
    Today during question time I asked a question of the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. I asked the minister to outline how the government has...