House debates

Monday, 28 May 2012

  • World No Tobacco Day (10 speeches)
    Thank you for assisting this morning, Mr Deputy Speaker, so that I can give this speech. This motion is a very important motion. It is one that I am very proud of because it draws attention to...
  • Gambling (4 speeches)
    Madam Deputy Speaker Rishworth, I know this is an issue that is close to your heart as well, and you have expressed your concerns on problem gambling many times before in the House. This is a...
  • Aviation (7 speeches)
    Our concern with the European Union ETS's application of a tax on international flights is about fairness and about effectiveness. Let me begin with the issue of fairness. If a new entrant were...
  • National Year of Reading (4 speeches)
    This year, 2012, is the National Year of Reading, and I have been given the honour of being appointed one of 24 national reading ambassadors. There are also a number of state and territory ones....