House debates

Thursday, 28 October 2010

  • Calwell Electorate: Employment (1 speech)
    I would like to talk about unemployment and some very worthwhile initiatives being undertaken to combat unemployment, youth unemployment in particular, in my electorate of Calwell. Calwell, as...
  • Daniel Morcombe Foundation (1 speech)
    I rise to speak about an issue that is dear to all our hearts and that is the protection and safety of our children. 29 October—tomorrow—is a significant and pertinent day for this...
  • Newcastle Electorate: Youth Achievements (1 speech)
    I acknowledge the member for Fisher’s comments. It is a day for Daniel and for children everywhere in Australia, and I applaud the courage of his parents. I rise also to acknowledge the...
  • Bennelong Electorate: Housing (1 speech)
    Over the past few years my electorate of Bennelong has been detrimentally impacted by social housing and other federal policies, leading to overdevelopment without proper approval processes and...
  • Health (2 speeches)
    I rise to talk about the importance of health reform to members in this place and the other place. We know that prior to this parliament being dissolved in July of this year that the Rudd...