House debates
Thursday, 26 November 2009
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I move: That the Main Committee do now adjourn. - Business and Professional Women Australia (1 speech)
I rise to speak about Business and Professional Women Australia, which has made a major contribution since its inception in 1946 to Australia and in my seat of Forrest. The aims of the BPW are to... - Epilepsy (2 speeches)
The Parliamentary Friends of Epilepsy is a very active group working in this parliament. The group was formed earlier during this parliament and is committed to publicising issues around epilepsy... - Royal Automobile Club of Victoria Energy Breakthrough; Peninsula School; Alcohol Abuse (1 speech)
Today I rise to speak in support of the RACV Energy Breakthrough. It is a joint initiative of the Country Education Project, the Central Goldfields Shire Council and the Royal Automobile Club of... - Life Education Australia (5 speeches)
Today I speak in praise of Life Education Australia and, of course, Healthy Harold. I think most members would be familiar with Healthy Harold, and we grown-ups seem to like him as much as the... - Riverina Electorate: Gocup Road Upgrade (3 speeches)
I rise in the House today to present a petition. The petition does not meet the requirements of the Petition Committee, so I am using this time available to me to explain the reasons behind this... - Australian Alliance to Save Energy (1 speech)
Today I wish to speak about energy efficiency—a topic of great importance. I want to make particular reference to the Australian Alliance to Save Energy, or A2SE, which is an independent... - Parkes Electorate: Water (1 speech)
I rise to speak about an issue that is very important to the people of the lower Lachlan River in New South Wales. As of the last couple of weeks, the lower Lachlan River has ceased to run below... - Chisholm Electorate: Transport (1 speech)
I rise to speak on issues arising from recent public transport zoning decisions made by the state government in Victoria. This is an issue that has particular resonance for my electorate, which... - Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Income Support for Students) Bill 2009 [No. 2] (1 speech)
I congratulate the member for Chisholm for noting the outstanding educational contribution that Bridget McKenzie, the Senate candidate, has made in the past and will continue to make in the... - South-East Queensland: Water (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about water issues, particularly those affecting South-East Queensland which have changed markedly in recent days with the rejection by Minister Garrett of the Traveston... - Emissions Trading Scheme (3 speeches)
After hearing that speech, I think the member for Longman and I are almost related. I have a great idea for you, member for Longman: in days gone past my dad used to run a cattle property on... - Shortland Electorate: Fernleigh Track (1 speech)
Last Friday was an exciting day for the people of Shortland. Stage 3 of the Fernleigh Track opened. This stage took the Fernleigh Track from Whitebridge to Redhead. There was $850,000 of federal... - Cowper Electorate: Bellingen Hospital (1 speech)
I rise today to bring to the attention of members the concerns of residents in the Bellingen shire about the future of their hospital. Earlier this month a public meeting was held in Bellingen to... - Leichhardt Electorate: Tourism (1 speech)
I rise today to report on some very good news for Cairns, a real shot in the arm, with the announcement yesterday that a deal has been done between the Cairns Airport and Jetstar to see 300,000... - Swan Electorate: Government Services (3 speeches)
I rise to take this opportunity to reflect on the year 2009. As I, the member for Swan, know and as you, Madam Deputy Speaker Moylan, would know, we have a fantastic airport in Perth and Perth is... - Mumbai Terrorist Attack (1 speech)
One year ago terrorists attacked Mumbai in India. Two Australians, Brett Taylor and Doug Markell, were killed in the attack on many sites including the Taj hotel. In the last few days some very... - Rural and Regional Health Services (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about the issue of doctor shortages in regional, rural and remote Australia—and, indeed, across non-metropolitan Australia, in many ways. This is obviously not a new... - Longman Electorate: Education (1 speech)
I would like to talk momentarily about education in my electorate. I will resist the temptation to respond to some of the provocative content of the former speaker’s contribution. I will... - Flinders Electorate: Fire Risk and Road Safety (1 speech)
I want to deal with two issues in relation to safety on the Mornington Peninsula and in my electorate as we approach the summer period. The first of those is the area of Blind Bight and the... - Employment (1 speech)
I welcome and support the call today by trade unions for a national inquiry into the disturbing trend towards the casualisation of the workforce in Australia. Australia has avoided the worst... - Valedictories (1 speech)
I briefly wish to speak on the official last day of sitting—although we might return for another unofficial day next week—to thank a few people and wish them a Merry Christmas. I... - Braddon Electorate: Makers Workshop Burnie (4 speeches)
Thank you for the opportunity to speak, Madam Deputy Speaker. Thank you to the member for Mayo for his kind wishes. They are also extended to you and your family and to all those on the other... - Season’s Greetings (1 speech)
I want to very quickly jump up and wish everyone in my electorate a merry and safe Christmas. It is a wonderful festive season in which families and friends get together, but we need to remember...
