House debates

Tuesday, 17 November 2009

  • (1 speech)
    Order! It being 8.30 pm, I propose the question: That the House do now adjourn.
  • Swan Electorate: Youth (1 speech)
    After yesterday’s apology to the forgotten Australians and in my 100th speech in parliament, I want to speak about today’s youth. I also thank the member for Fadden for attending my...
  • Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (1 speech)
    I would like to take this opportunity in the House this evening to urge those members of the Senate who are not government senate members to appreciate the urgency with which we have to make a...
  • Dr Graeme Blackman OAM (1 speech)
    I would like to take this opportunity tonight to honour a great Australian. That great Australian is Dr Graeme Blackman, who has recently retired as chairman of Anglicare Victoria, a fine...
  • Isaacs Electorate: Building the Education Revolution (1 speech)
    The Rudd government’s education revolution is ensuring that local students in our community in my electorate of Isaacs have better facilities, higher standards of teaching and greater...
  • Paterson Electorate: Fundraising (1 speech)
    I rise today to speak to you on behalf of some the many charities who do tireless work in our community, to help those who cannot always help themselves. Tonight I hope to remind fellow members...
  • Chinese Community Aged Care (2 speeches)
    Tonight I am honoured to present this very large petition, with some 12,430 signatures. The petition has not yet been to the Standing Committee on Petitions. These 12,000 signatures have been...