House debates

Monday, 22 February 2010

  • (1 speech)
    Debate resumed from 8 February.
  • Home Insulation Program (1 speech)
    I rise this evening to speak on issues of concern to my electorate, particularly how government policy action or inaction has adversely impacted on various groups within my electorate. Often...
  • Stimulus Package (1 speech)
    I want to take the opportunity in this debate to place on the record my appreciation for the efforts of the Rudd Labor government in its achievements in the last two years that have had a real...
  • Sewage Treatment (1 speech)
    Madam Deputy Speaker Burke, long before your time, in 1990 the member for Brisbane, who has just spoken, came into this House with me. During my maiden speech I mentioned that I was a product of...
  • Foreign Aid (1 speech)
    This evening I speak about the social challenges that face our global community and reflect on the efforts of both the Rudd government and members of my electorate of Lowe, who work towards...
  • Home Insulation Program; Green Loans Program (1 speech)
    I wish to address my remarks to one of the most costly and incompetently handled programs it has been my misfortune to witnesses since becoming a member of parliament. I refer of course to the...
  • Farming Sector Reform (2 speeches)
    I wish to take up a grievance I have regarding an article in today’s Australian Financial Review by Alan Mitchell entitled ‘Farming sector thirsts for reform’. Actually, it is...