House debates

Wednesday, 17 August 2011

  • Treasurer (1 speech)
    I rise today to draw attention to what I consider to be an indication of the declining standards in this place by someone who should know better but who is obviously totally frustrated by his own...
  • Koonung Park Tennis Club (1 speech)
    On Tuesday 26 July I had the great pleasure of attending the official opening of two 46,000 litre water tanks funded under the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program at the Koonung...
  • Blackwood Hospital (1 speech)
    I have previously spoken in this place about the Blackwood community hospital. The Blackwood community hospital was established in 1954. It was part of the community hospital movement in South...
  • Braddon Electorate: New Funding (1 speech)
    Good morning, colleagues. Since we last met, I have had the great privilege of visiting many, many centres in my electorate to share in the announcement of funding and/or new facilities. For...
  • Brimelow, Mr Garth (2 speeches)
    Last night in the adjournment debate I spoke about the National Disability Insurance Scheme and the need for everyone to take it seriously. Today I would like to talk about some important things...
  • Goods and Services Tax (1 speech)
    Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I echo those comments. I rise today to highlight to the House how my state of Western Australia is being unfairly penalised for its disproportionate contribution to...
  • Child Care (1 speech)
    During the winter recess it was my pleasure to join my parliamentary colleagues the member for Wannon, the member for Higgins and the member for Aston in launching in Victoria a national petition...
  • Canberra Electorate: German Community (1 speech)
    It is once again my privilege to rise today to speak about some more legends in the Canberra community. Today I wish to speak about a group of people in my community who call themselves the...
  • McPherson Electorate: Geriatric Evaluation and Management Unit (1 speech)
    I rise to speak about the development of a geriatric evaluation and management unit, a GEM unit, on the southern Gold Coast, which will assist patients who require specialised care; in...
  • Overington, Ms Karen (2 speeches)
    I rise to give my condolences on the passing on 11 August of Karen Overington, the former state member for Ballarat West and someone who has been very influential in the political life and the...