House debates

Thursday, 22 March 2012

  • Longman Electorate: Longman Environmental Reference Group (1 speech)
    During my time in this place, I have made no secret of the fact that Longman is home to some breathtaking environmental scenery. From the Pumicestone Passage to our very own sand island, Bribie...
  • Dress as a Teenager Day, Tuggeranong United Football Club, Fry, Mr Adam (1 speech)
    Today I would like to speak about two events that are happening and have happened in my electorate that really showcase the sense of community that we have here in Canberra. Canberrans are great...
  • University of Queensland Research Facilities (1 speech)
    I was delighted to visit the University of Queensland earlier this month for a guided tour of the university's state-of-the-art research facilities. I thank Professor Max Lu, Senior Deputy...
  • IT Price Discrimination (1 speech)
    The other night it took me four minutes and 55 seconds to order the latest iPad from Apple Australia's website. Very impressive. Easy to select options, along with the chance to customise the...
  • Taxation (1 speech)
    I rise to talk about tax reform, but before I do I also strongly support the comments of the member for Chifley about price discrimination. I would also add the issue of product differentiation...
  • China (1 speech)
    One of China's foreign policy think tanks, the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, has suggested that Australia is seriously beginning to lag behind rival nations in its...