House debates

Wednesday, 23 February 2011

  • Cyclone Yasi (1 speech)
    Townsville did not cop the worst of Cyclone Yasi, but the city was impacted. The biggest danger we have at the moment is the piles and piles of mulch catching fire. Homes were damaged, tens of...
  • Flood Levy (2 speeches)
    The Liberal Party have been so caught up trying to plug their leaks, it seems they have not had the time to listen to their own constituents. The member for Moncrieff in Queensland is opposing...
  • Cook Electorate: Surf-Lifesaving (1 speech)
    On Friday January 21, youth leaders at Shirelive church in Sutherland showed incredible bravery and leadership when more than 40 of the teenagers under their care were suddenly swept out to sea...
  • Reid Electorate: Telstra (1 speech)
    Today I highlight Telstra’s conduct in my local community concerning the installation of a low-impact facility at Cabarita Road, Cabarita. Constituents affected by the facility have been...
  • Cowan Electorate: Western Australian Certificate of Education (1 speech)
    Recently the Western Australian Certificate of Education exam results were announced. I would like to congratulate a course exhibition winner from Warwick Senior High School, Adam Hemsley, for...
  • Dobell Electorate: Volunteers (1 speech)
    Trish Wilson from my region in the Central Coast leaves today for the West African nation of Sierra Leone to take part in a very worthwhile mission aboard a medical ship. Democracy is slowly...
  • Higgins Electorate: Higgins Medal (1 speech)
    I rise today to announce the details of the inaugural Higgins Medal. In Higgins I am fortunate to have 42 schools in my electorate and they are diverse. They are diverse in...
  • Bass Electorate: Windsor Park Multi-Purpose Community, Leisure and Wellbeing Centre (1 speech)
    Last week I had the pleasure of attending the official opening of the Windsor Park Multi-Purpose Community, Leisure and Wellbeing Centre. I was thrilled that West Tamar residents now have access...
  • Gilmore Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
    One of the principles underpinning our system of government is the rule of the majority decision. More and more I am seeing instances where the wishes of a handful of people are allowed to stand...
  • Greenway Electorate: Greater Western Sydney Giants (1 speech)
    I rise to commend everyone involved with the fantastic new AFL team on the block, the Greater Western Sydney Giants. We had an amazing night last Saturday as the GWS Giants played their first...