House debates

Thursday, 25 August 2011

  • Morcombe, Daniel (1 speech)
    I wish to speak on the latest developments in the case of missing Sunshine Coast teenager Daniel Morcombe and the incredible courage and strength of his parents, Denise and Bruce. Daniel's...
  • Australian Public Service (1 speech)
    When I was seeking election in August last year I made a promise to my community that I would be a strong advocate for Canberra and for Canberrans. Today I keep that promise to defend them...
  • Moncrieff Electorate: Police Resources (1 speech)
    I rise this afternoon to speak about an issue that is very important to my constituents—that is, the level of lawlessness on the Gold Coast. The reality is that the Gold Coast has struggled...
  • Live Animal Exports (1 speech)
    It is now three months since the ABC's Four Corners program exposed the brutal treatment of Australian cattle in Indonesian abattoirs, and we continue to see a steady trickle of disturbing...
  • Member for Lyne (1 speech)
    We come to this place to represent our electorates. We come to reflect the hopes and aspirations of the people from our communities, and a member of this House occupies their seat at the pleasure...
  • Building the Education Revolution Program (3 speeches)
    This being a Thursday afternoon adjournment, it is of course time for me to relate another story to the House about the Building the Education Revolution program in the electorate of Deakin and...