House debates
Thursday, 3 June 2010
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Order! It being 4.30 pm, I propose the question: That the House do now adjourn. - Rudd Labor Government (1 speech)
Facebook is an emerging and powerful tool for local people to communicate with their elected representatives. Just 48 hours ago I wrote to 1,400 local Redland residents, none of whom are aligned... - Computers in Schools (1 speech)
I want to talk about a very successful Rudd government program in relation to computers in schools and the threat that is being posed to it by the policies of the opposition. The Central Coast is... - North Sydney Electorate: North Shore Times (1 speech)
All of us in this House understand the important role that local newspapers play in the lives of the communities we represent. Today I want to reflect on the success of one of those papers, the... - Newcastle Electorate: Innovation (1 speech)
In many speeches to the House I often find myself making special mention of innovation in Newcastle, and that is for very good reason. Over the past few years, Newcastle has gained a well-earned... - Asylum Seekers (1 speech)
Many people are not aware of some of the facts and figures surrounding asylum seekers in this country. In fact, some time ago I put out a brochure in my electorate to answer some commonly asked... - Economy; Braddon Electorate: Schools (2 speeches)
I would like to raise two things this evening. The first is to recognise this government’s very good record in keeping our economy moving. The newspaper headline, ‘The economy on the...
