House debates

Thursday, 18 March 2010

  • (1 speech)
    I move: That the Main Committee do now adjourn.
  • Higgins Electorate: Parking (1 speech)
    I rise today to speak on an issue that is critical to residents and small businesses in Higgins—extended clearway times. In my first speech I spoke of Higgins as a seat filled with...
  • Shortland Electorate: Youth (1 speech)
    Last Friday I invited school leaders from local high schools to a working luncheon. Representatives from most schools were able to attend, and another luncheon is being organised for those unable...
  • Lyne Electorate: Health Services (1 speech)
    I rise today to appeal again to the Minister for Health and Ageing about an application that has been put forward under the very welcome announcement by the government in last May’s budget...
  • Hasluck Electorate: Maddington Primary School (1 speech)
    I rise today to talk about the launch of Dave the Kangaroo at Maddington Primary School in my electorate. I was very fortunate to be invited to participate in a school assembly at Maddington...
  • Bradfield Electorate: Building the Education Revolution (1 speech)
    I rise to address the issue of value for money in Commonwealth procurement, particularly in the area of education. I refer to the specific case of the Gordon East primary school. I asked a...
  • St John’s Lutheran Church, Ipswich; Bethany Lutheran Primary School (1 speech)
    I speak to congratulate the Lutherans of Ipswich on 150 years of worship in the Ipswich area. I was pleased to attend the weekend celebrations on 20 and 21 February 2010, when the sesquicentenary...