House debates

Thursday, 22 March 2012

  • Business (2 speeches)
    I wish to voice my disappointment and concern at the way this government has trivialised the importance of successful businesspeople in this country, particularly Gina Rinehart, Clive Palmer and...
  • Letaille, Mr Jean, OAM (1 speech)
    I rise today to bring to the attention of the House the passing of Mr Jean Letaille OAM, who passed away recently in Bullecourt, France. Some members who have travelled to France are aware of the...
  • Sterle, Senator Glenn (3 speeches)
    I wish to bring up an unfortunate incident that occurred at Canberra airport on Sunday night. I was not going to bring it up but a newspaper report yesterday into an incident that occurred in the...
  • Tetley, Mr Arthur Norman (1 speech)
    As we approach Anzac Day I would like to reflect on and honour the story of one Anzac from my electorate of La Trobe who died in the service of this country. Berwick local Arthur Norman Tetley...
  • Federal Grant Funding (2 speeches)
    I rise to shine a light on the government's shameful lack of transparency and accountability in the administration of federal grant funding. In July 2009 in a document titled Commonwealth grant...