House debates
Monday, 12 September 2011
- Middle East (1 speech)
A little over a week ago, I joined with my parliamentary colleagues and many concerned citizens at a rally outside the steps of the State Library of Victoria. We were expressing our deep concern... - Tasmanian Special Olympics (1 speech)
Before I start, I would like to congratulate Sam Stosur, the winner of the US Open. It is fantastic for Australia and for the world. I met Sam recently in Tasmania and she is a fantastic... - National Service (1 speech)
Townsville has just hosted four days of celebrations to mark 60 years of national service. It was a truly great long weekend. Townsville rolled out the welcome mat for nashos from around... - Domestic Animal Services (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge the great contribution that the Domestic Animal Services team make to the Canberra community. The team is devoted to providing the people of Canberra and their pets... - National Stroke Awareness Week (1 speech)
Today marks the first day of National Stroke Week, which is organised by the National Stroke Foundation. Sadly, one in six people will suffer a stroke in their lifetime and, according to the... - United States of America: Terrorist Attacks (1 speech)
I want to take this opportunity to speak today in remembrance of the victims of the events 10 years ago on September 11 in the United States. I pay respect to those who lost their lives in the... - Pacific Seasonal Worker Pilot Scheme (1 speech)
I rise to urge the government to listen to the tourism sector in relation to the specific Pacific Seasonal Worker Pilot Scheme. In an article last week, Malcolm Farr highlighted that the skills... - Death Penalty (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge the dedication to the cause of social justice that is alive and well in the schools and community of the seat of Robertson. Today I want to particularly single out one... - Moorebank Intermodal Freight Terminals (1 speech)
I make a personal appeal to the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities that ,when exercising your responsibilities under the EPBC Act in regard to the... - Australian Maritime College (1 speech)
I rise to congratulate the Australian Maritime College in Launceston, which is situated in the great electorate of Bass, for recently being acknowledged by the Australian Learning and Teaching... - Stosur, Ms Samantha (2 speeches)
On behalf of all proud Gold Coasters, I wish to acknowledge the great work of Samantha Stosur. In 1995, at just 11 years of age, Sam Stosur wrote a letter which she put in a time capsule. I was...
