House debates

Wednesday, 6 July 2011

  • Mudgeeraba Agricultural Show (1 speech)
    I would like to congratulate the organisers of the Mudgeeraba Agricultural Show, includ­ing the president, Helen Rippa, and show secretary, Kylie Holzinger, along with the committee and all...
  • Throsby Electorate: Emergency Service Workers (1 speech)
    I take this opportunity to congratulate the SES, police, emergency services and local government workers of the Illawarra and Southern Highlands. As many members in this place would be aware,...
  • Hendra Virus (1 speech)
    I rise to make a statement about the deadly hendra virus. I know that the minister at the table, the member for Griffith, would be well familiar with the hendra virus in Queensland. The hendra...
  • Parsons, Air Commodore Keith (1 speech)
    I rise today to offer my condolences to the family of Air Commodore Keith Parsons. I would like to recognise the service and bravery of this dedicated pilot and Air Force officer. He was born in...
  • National Schools Chaplaincy Program (1 speech)
    Austin Cove Baptist College was opened on 2 February 2011 and immediately the school community was tested with the unfortunate passing of Lauren Ames, a 13-year-old student, in a tragic car...
  • My First Speech Competition for Young Australia (1 speech)
    It is with great pleasure I rise today to congratulate my constituent Jeeven Nadanakumar for winning the inaugural national My First Speech Competition for Young Australians. The competition gave...
  • Live Animal Exports (1 speech)
    Today in Australia's north, farmers will start shooting cattle. Tonight in Indonesia, children will go to bed hungry. It is a national disgrace that this government will not resume the live...
  • Kids of Macarthur Health Foundation (1 speech)
    I recently attended the annual ball of the Kids of Macarthur Health Foundation, a locally based organisation which essent­ially raises money for the local community. In a period of 12 years...
  • Carbon Pricing (2 speeches)
    I rise to speak in relation to the proposed carbon tax. It appears the Prime Minister has done a deal with the Greens and with the Independents, but she has not done a deal with Latrobe Valley...