House debates
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
- Queensland Natural Disasters (1 speech)
It has been many months since the devastating floods which caused so much heartache in the electorate of Ryan, and we have worked very hard to bring some semblance of normality back to our... - Finance Minister of the Year Award (3 speeches)
I rise today to congratulate the Treasurer and Deputy Prime Minister first and foremost for his excellent stewardship of the Australian economy but in particular for his recognition by Euromoney... - Beaudesert Show Society (1 speech)
A couple of weekends ago the Beaudesert Show Society, established in 1889, held its annual show. The rain on the first day did not dampen the spirits of those who attended. The rain held up some... - Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (1 speech)
Established a decade ago, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has spent US$22 billion and saved six million lives. The Global Fund accounts for two-thirds of global spending... - National Rural Health Alliance (1 speech)
I rise to report to the House on the ongoing work of the National Rural Health Alliance. Yesterday they were in the building with 32 national organisations represented through the peak body and... - Queensland Natural Disasters (1 speech)
I rise to congratulate the Kellyville Bushrangers Rugby League Club, which comprises many local residents, including residents from Stanhope Gardens and Glenwood, on their generous efforts to... - Disability, Small Businesses (1 speech)
I want to take a few moments to extend my respect and congratulations to all the efforts of the Community Lifestyle Accommodation organisation operating out of my electorate, seeking to... - South Adelaide Football Club (4 speeches)
I rise to congratulate the South Adelaide Football Club on their hard-fought win against the Glenelg Tigers in the elimination round last weekend in the SANFL competition. The win takes them into... - Carbon Pricing (5 speeches)
The Prime Minister promised she would wear out her shoe leather consulting with the Australian people about the carbon tax. I thought I would save the Prime Minister a little bit of time. I... - F1 in Schools Program (2 speeches)
I recently reported on Brooks High School, a high school in the northern suburbs of Launceston competing in the F1 in Schools world championships, having won the Australian championship. I am...
