House debates

Monday, 8 February 2010

  • Green Loans Program (1 speech)
    I take this short opportunity today to bring to the attention of the House contact with some of my constituents in relation to the Green Loans Program. I quote from a letter from Warren Lane:...
  • Flynn Electorate: Mr Edgar Thomas Towner (1 speech)
    The electorate of Flynn is one of the most diverse electorates in Australia. I am proud to be its first ever federal member and proud to represent it and its people. The electorate covers some...
  • Flinders Electorate: Baxter; Green Loans Program (1 speech)
    I wish to raise two matters of concern to my constituents. The first is in relation to a plan to cut the town of Baxter in half, and the second is an issue that has been raised in this House...
  • Blair Electorate: St Brigid’s Church (1 speech)
    St Brigid’s Catholic Church in Rosewood in the electorate of Blair is one of Ipswich’s icons. It is a much-visited tourist attraction and on the heritage trail. For over 100 years...
  • Swan Electorate: Australia Day (1 speech)
    Nearly two weeks ago, we celebrated Australia Day in my electorate. Australia Day is an important day for my constituents. Many of them turn out to local council events to celebrate the day and...
  • Lowe Electorate: Australia Day (1 speech)
    On Australia Day this year I had the pleasure of attending several Australia Day ceremonies in my electorate of Lowe hosted by the local councils. Sydney turned on a beautiful sunny day to...
  • Cowan Electorate: World Wetlands Day (1 speech)
    World Wetlands Day is celebrated in February each year, and last Saturday, 6 February, I attended the revegetation planting event on the banks of Lake Goollelal for World Wetlands Day. This event...
  • Newcastle Electorate: Community Work (1 speech)
    I rise today to commend some of the great community work that has taken place over the last few months in the rejuvenation of the Newcastle CBD and, in particular, the Hunter Street Mall. Over...
  • Special Disability Trusts (1 speech)
    I wish to raise the very important issue of special disability trusts. A constituent of mine, Ray Walter, has a disabled son for whom he and his wife are trying to establish a trust to ensure...
  • Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve (2 speeches)
    At the time of Steve Irwin’s death in 2005 he was one of the most recognised and respected Australian faces here in Australia and even more so right around the world. Former Prime Minister...