House debates
Thursday, 19 November 2009
- Petition: Airport Noise (1 speech)
Since late 2008 in my electorate of Cook I have received a considerable number of complaints about aircraft noise from the residents of Sylvania, Kareela, Miranda and Gymea Bay. In July this year... - Member for Throsby: Retirement (1 speech)
I take the opportunity this morning to advise my parliamentary colleagues of my intention to retire at the next federal election. It has indeed been a great privilege to represent the people of... - Gippsland Electorate: (1 speech)
I take the opportunity to commend the member for Throsby on her service to our nation in a variety of public roles over many years. I rise today to raise my concerns over the continued violence... - Capricornia Electorate: (1 speech)
I want to use this opportunity today to highlight the Rudd government’s continued support for the coal industry in Central Queensland. Yesterday the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport,... - Ryan Electorate: Veterans Superannuation (1 speech)
At the last federal election, in November 2007, federal Labor and the then opposition leader, Mr Rudd, gave a very strong commitment to veterans: if he were elected, his government would be very... - Forgotten Australians (1 speech)
One of the more extraordinary days that I have seen in the federal parliament was Monday this week when both the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition joined in offering an apology to... - Tangney Electorate: National School Chaplaincy Program (1 speech)
I have been receiving many emails and other expressions of support from my constituents on the issue of school chaplains. Louise, from Willetton, says: I am writing to ask that you request the... - Werriwa Electorate: Cycling Infrastructure (1 speech)
We know that cycling is becoming a very popular pastime and is very much a practical alternative mode of transport for many people given the high petrol prices, concern over climate change and... - Swan Electorate: Manning Community Association (1 speech)
I rise to discuss the recent meeting I attended with the Manning Community Association in my electorate of Swan. The Manning Community Association was established by local resident Steve Neates... - Shortland Electorate: Breast Cancer Forum; Professor John Forbes (2 speeches)
Last Friday, 13 November, I held a breast cancer forum at the Belmont 16 Footers Club. I would like to put on the record my thanks to the Belmont 16 Footers Club for providing the facilities and...
