House debates

Monday, 14 September 2009

  • (1 speech)
    Order! It being approximately 9.30 pm, I propose the question: That the House do now adjourn.
  • Bruce Highway (1 speech)
    This is a picture of Rachael Purdy. Rachael’s mother brought it to me and asked that I show it to the parliament. Rachael was killed in a horrific traffic accident on the Bruce Highway at...
  • Building the Education Revolution Program (1 speech)
    The Rudd Labor government is absolutely resolute in its commitment to Building the Education Revolution. We on this side of the House believe in investing in our students. We understand that they...
  • Traveston Crossing Dam (3 speeches)
    Yesterday morning, like other people in South-East Queensland, I woke up, opened the Sunday Mail and read the most disturbing news that my electorate and South-East Queensland have heard for a...
  • Fowler Electorate (1 speech)
    Tonight I wish to inform the House that I will not be seeking the endorsement of the Labor Party to contest the next federal election. This is not intended to be a valedictory speech. I hope...
  • Feral Animals (1 speech)
    I rise this evening to record my protest against this Labor government’s culling of camels in the outback of Australia. This Labor government is spending some $19 million to cull the wild...
  • National Police Remembrance Day (1 speech)
    The 29th of September each year holds a very special significance for police throughout Australia. It is on this day that National Police Remembrance Day is observed and, significantly, it is a...