House debates

Wednesday, 9 May 2012

  • Bowen, Hon. Lionel Frost, AC (4 speeches)
    I very much wanted to be associated with this condolence motion. Lionel Bowen retired from this parliament 22 years ago, and I dare say I am one of the few members of the House of Representatives...
  • Adams, Senator Judith Anne (9 speeches)
    It is an honour to be here to talk about Jude, and I am particularly pleased that the member for Hasluck is in the chair beside me, because we probably both understand very much the character of...
  • Little, Mr James Oswald (Jimmy), AO (2 speeches)
    James Oswald Little, known across the nation as 'Uncle Jimmy', was a true Australian hero and music legend. We gather here today to mourn Jimmy's passing on 2 April, after losing his long battle...
  • Bowen, Hon. Lionel Frost, AC (1 speech)
    I move: That further proceedings be conducted in the House. Question agreed to.
  • Little, Mr James Oswald (Jimmy), AO (12 speeches)
    On indulgence, I rise in this chamber to pay tribute to the life and times of Uncle Jimmy Little, one of the pioneering Aboriginal entertainers of our age, an Aboriginal man whose career spanned...
  • Rose, Mr Iain Murray, AM (12 speeches)
    On indulgence, it is with great pride and sadness that I stand here today to pay my condolences to the family of Iain Murray Rose. The champion swimmer died on 15 April after a battle with...