House debates

Tuesday, 27 October 2009

  • (1 speech)
    Order! It being 8.30 pm, I propose the question: That the House do now adjourn.
  • Ryan Electorate: Ryan Rocks Initiative (1 speech)
    I have received a letter which says: Dear Michael Ryan Rocks Competition 2009 was fantastic! My son Matthew played rhythm guitar in the band Kreedhorse. It was the most valuable experience he...
  • Kingston Electorate: Broadband (1 speech)
    I am very pleased to rise to raise an issue that is very important in my electorate and very important to small businesses in my electorate and that is the issue of broadband. I have raised this...
  • Petition: Youth Allowance (1 speech)
    I hereby present a petition from the electorate of Gilmore regarding the changes to youth allowance announced in this year’s federal budget. The petition read as follows: To the Honourable...
  • Fowler Electorate: Warragamba Dam (1 speech)
    One of the most enduring memories I have as a child is of going on family picnics to Warragamba Dam. I looked forward to the day out, and getting to ride in the back of my father’s...
  • Parliamentary Privilege (1 speech)
    It is a great honour to be able to stand in this parliament as an elected representative of the people of Cowan. It is great to be able to stand here and speak with the protection of...
  • Braddon Electorate: Montello Sports Facility; Youth: Survey (1 speech)
    I would like to mention two things tonight, if I may—one local and one national. The local one is that I had the privilege last Saturday to go to the new Montello sports facility, the home...
  • Parliament: Freedom of Speech (2 speeches)
    I rise tonight to talk about a serious concern, and that concern is one of censorship and the denial of freedom of speech and expression in this House. Through regulation instituted by the Rudd...