House debates

Thursday, 21 June 2012

  • Sullivan, Mr Scott (1 speech)
    Today is Motor Neurone Disease Global Day. Motor neurone disease is the name given to a group of diseases in which the muscles gradually weaken and waste away. One by one, people lose the ability...
  • Tourism (1 speech)
    The Labor Party has been very sensitive to our side highlighting their tourism flip-flops. At least the member for Batman, the tourism minister, never lost his good humour. On 2 March 2012, he...
  • O'Hara, Ms Catherine (1 speech)
    I would like to acknowledge the death of Catherine O'Hara, born in Ayr in North Queensland in 1935, partner to Vince O'Hara and mother of Shay, Lily, Jane and the fabulous Megan. Catherine was an...
  • Horse Racing (6 speeches)
    Mr Deputy Speaker Scott, a well-known lad from your electorate, Peter Moody, steps out at Ascot on Saturday night with his Australian champion, Black Caviar. We expect a big run from this horse....
  • Bass Electorate: MS 24 Hour Megaswim (1 speech)
    I rise to congratulate the MS Society of Tasmania on their recent successful fundraiser, the MS Megaswim, held last week at the Launceston Aquatic Centre. Teams of 15 people swam for a 24-hour...
  • Macarthur Electorate: Bob Prenter Classic Corporate Golf Day (1 speech)
    It is with a heavy heart that I rise today to speak about a charity event that was recently held in my electorate. The Bob Prenter Classic Corporate Golf Day is held every year in Macarthur, in...
  • Motor Neurone Disease Global Awareness Day (1 speech)
    Today, Thursday, 21 June 2012, I rise to speak on Motor Neurone Disease Global Awareness Day to show my support for those who are sufferers and the families of sufferers and to seek the support...
  • Ardley, Mr Russell (2 speeches)
    The great career of a great individual, Russell Ardley, has come to an end. He has retired after 15 years of setting up Mornington Peninsula Youth Enterprises. His son was trapped in addiction...