House debates

Monday, 8 February 2010

  • Mr Don Murphy (1 speech)
    Tonight I want to pay tribute to Don Murphy, a very special man from my electorate. Don died on 29 January 2010 at the age of 67 after a two-year battle with cancer, which I understand he fought...
  • Dr Patricia Giles AM (1 speech)
    I wish tonight to speak about an incredible Australian woman, former Senator Pat Giles, whose contribution to public life was acknowledged in the Australia Day honours list last month when she...
  • Canning Electorate: Pinjarra Pool (1 speech)
    Last week a collective sigh of relief went through Pinjarra. The long-awaited Pinjarra pool finally got underway after 17 years of planning. Residents have suffered through another steamy, hot...
  • Lindsay Electorate: Australia Day (1 speech)
    I rise to acknowledge the Penrith City Australia Day award recipients for 2010: Aaron Nielsen, Rodney Jacka, Allan Bond and Gabrielle Moran. This year’s Young Citizen of the Year award went...
  • Cowan Electorate: Wanneroo Little Athletics Club (1 speech)
    I previously spoke of the value that little athletics provides to young people in the electorate of Cowan. I have a great regard for the parents who volunteer so strongly to keep the clubs going....
  • Blair Electorate: Somerset Regional Council (1 speech)
    Last week I outlined for the people of the Somerset regional area the BER funding of $20.8 million. The Somerset Regional Council area has been added to the federal seat of Blair in the recent...
  • Schools (1 speech)
    I rise to raise my concerns in relation to the government’s much hyped My School website. This government seems to think the answer to every problem is a new website. We have had Fuelwatch,...
  • Member for Robertson (1 speech)
    Belinda Neal is an intelligent, capable woman who actively represents her electorate and has many friends in this House. I appeal to the fair members of the press gallery not to join in what...
  • Murray-Darling Basin (1 speech)
    It is difficult to follow that, although I am not sure I disagree given the column in today’s Australian from Mr Milne. I rise to again speak in this place on the Murray-Darling Basin and...
  • Clermont Kindergarten and Day Care Centre (1 speech)
    On the weekend I was privileged to attend the opening celebrations to mark the expansion of the Clermont Kindergarten and Day Care Centre. The new pre-prep building and playground increases the...
  • Mr Barry ‘Doc’ McKenzie (2 speeches)
    Last Monday my home town of Lakes Entrance lost a local legend with the passing of Barry ‘Doc’ McKenzie. I would like to pay my respects to a great father, a great friend, a great...