House debates

Monday, 27 February 2012

  • Workplace Relations (1 speech)
    Industrial relations policy that is fair, bound by the rule of law, free to allow business innovation and free from the excesses of government intervention has been the cornerstone of more than...
  • Gillard Government (1 speech)
    One of the frustrating things about being part of the current government—one that has so many achievements in an electorate like mine where there is very little local media—is...
  • Superannuation (1 speech)
    I have spoken previously in this place about the cosy relationship between the union movement and a certain class of superannuation funds, particularly industry funds and public sector funds. I...
  • Central Queensland University (1 speech)
    I want to use the first part of my grievance debate speech not to grieve but to praise. I want to praise my local university, Central Queensland University, for the leadership role it has assumed...
  • Australia Post (1 speech)
    Today I rise to speak about an important issue that is of concern to residents and businesses in the Robina area. That is the unilateral decision by Australia Post to close the mail delivery...
  • Pacific Highway (2 speeches)
    I rise to talk about the importance of the Pacific Highway in this year's federal and state budgets and of the four-year forward estimates to show the full funding for the completion of the dual...