House debates
Thursday, 18 March 2010
- Mr Arshag Badelian (1 speech)
I have long argued that this parliament should recognise the Armenian genocide that occurred in 1915. In the past month, the Swedish parliament and the United States House Committee on Foreign... - Deakin Electorate: Springvale Road (1 speech)
Last Friday, 12 March, I had the pleasure of attending the official opening of the new smart bicycle cages at Nunawading station in my electorate of Deakin. The bike cages are yet another... - Gippsland Electorate: Building the Education Revolution Program (1 speech)
I rise to raise my concerns about the so-called Building the Education Revolution program and Primary Schools for the 21st Century. I note from the outset that the costs have blown out for this... - Melbourne Ports Electorate: Melbourne Grand Prix (1 speech)
Albert Park, in my electorate, is one of the highest density residential areas in Melbourne. A few people in the area no doubt enjoy the spectacle of the Grand Prix; thousands of others will have... - Swan Electorate: Swan and Canning Rivers (3 speeches)
Today I rise to speak about the Swan and Canning Rivers in my electorate of Swan. I have on many occasions in the past spoken in this place about the high concentration of nutrients in the Swan... - Hindmarsh Electorate: Pooch Park (1 speech)
I am very pleased to have the opportunity today to speak about an issue of importance and concern in my local community regarding the safety of pedestrians and the safety of families and their... - Barker Electorate: Digital Television (1 speech)
I want to speak today on something that has been a bone of contention with many of my constituents in Barker but particularly those in Mount Gambier and also the Barossa and, more specifically,... - Youth Allowance (3 speeches)
After needless months of obstruction by those opposite there was good news yesterday in the House that the youth allowance and student support system will now go through. I know that thousands of... - Asylum Seekers (1 speech)
I rise today to speak in support of those ADF personnel who risked their lives after the SIEV 36 explosion at Ashmore Reef on 16 April 2009. In doing so, I join my colleague Senator David... - Workplace Bullying (2 speeches)
I rise to speak on the issue of workplace bullying. We would not think it was acceptable for people to come to work and be exposed to asbestos or toxic chemicals. We should not think, therefore,...
