House debates
Tuesday, 13 March 2012
- Swan Electorate: Small Business (1 speech)
I rise this evening to speak about an issue that is very important to many people in my electorate of Swan and an issue that I have deep empathy for and an understanding of, and that is the... - Reid Electorate: Vocational Education and Training (1 speech)
Last Friday I was delighted to speak at the Southern Cross Catholic Vocational College on behalf of the Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth, Peter Garrett, to celebrate the... - Royal Australian Artillery (1 speech)
It is with pleasure that I rise tonight to acknowledge the bravery of the 102nd Field Battery, Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery for its collective gallantry and heroic actions that took... - Braddon Electorate: Burnie Waterfront (1 speech)
On 24 February, I joined with the Hon. Simon Crean, Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government, to finally open the last stage in what has been called the... - Longman Electorate: Epilepsy Awareness (1 speech)
Last week I launched Epilepsy Awareness Month in the Moreton Bay region with the event Cupcakes in the Park. This was a fantastic community event that brought attention to the important issue of... - Forbes, Professor John, AM (1 speech)
I would like to acknowledge the fine achievements of Professor John Forbes AM who was recognised in the Australia Day awards this year. He is an outstanding Australian committed to finding the... - Aged Care (1 speech)
I am calling on the government to urgently respond to the Productivity Commission's report Caring for older Australians so that this nation and its citizens can have some peace of mind when it... - Fraser, Mrs Helen Whitten, MBE (1 speech)
On 4 March 2012 Helen Whitten Fraser passed away, aged 91. Helen Fraser was the wife of the late Jim Fraser, after whom my seat is named. At the memorial service for Helen Fraser, her son, Andrew... - Liverpool: CCTV Cameras (3 speeches)
I would like to speak today in support of Liverpool police superintendent Ray King and his call for CCTV cameras to be installed throughout the Liverpool CBD. It is unfortunate, but today in the... - Mental Health Bill 2011, Western Australia (1 speech)
I express my grave concern about the draft WA Mental Health Bill 2011, currently a matter of public discussion. Mental health is an issue of concern to us all. If this bill were to proceed in its...
