House debates
Thursday, 18 November 2010
- (1 speech)
Order! It being 4.30 pm, I propose the question: That the House do now adjourn. - Child Care (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on a topic that is of great concern to many Australian families: the rising cost of child care. Many Australian families are experiencing real financial stress. Interest... - Same-sex Marriage (1 speech)
I would like to take this opportunity to set out my views on same-sex marriage in response to the request by a great many of my constituents that I do so. Like the member for Throsby, I intend to... - Broadband (1 speech)
I rise to speak on the question of relative broadband penetration levels in different electorates and the conclusions we can draw from this for some of the pressing policy issues that are... - Canberra Electorate: Greek Community (3 speeches)
I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the significant contribution of one of the most dynamic and influential groups in my electorate: the Greek community of Canberra. Last month I... - McPherson Electorate: Palm Beach Post Office (1 speech)
As I have previously advised the House, Australia Post has announced that it will close the Palm Beach post office on 26 November. This will devastate the Palm Beach community, the businesses,... - Victoria State Election (1 speech)
On 27 November the people of Victoria will choose their next state government and, in many ways, the state electorates that lie within my federal electorate of Deakin will be a major determinant... - Riverina Electorate: Citrus Industry (2 speeches)
I rise today to alert the House to a serious disease threat to one of the important agricultural industries in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, in my electorate of Riverina. The citrus industry...
