House debates

Thursday, 11 October 2012

  • Community Services (1 speech)
    I am about to read a very compelling email from a constituent that indicates just what political correctness has done to the family unit in this great country of ours. I quote: Mr Schultz. I'm a...
  • No. 292 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force (1 speech)
    On Thursday, 27 September 2012 it was a great privilege for me to join the 292 Squadron in the consecration parade of their Governor-General's banner. In particular, it was a great pleasure to...
  • National Diabetes Services Scheme: 25th Anniversary (1 speech)
    Madam Speaker, may I congratulate you on your elevation to high office. Last night, Diabetes Australia celebrated 25 years of administering the National Diabetes Services Scheme. The NDSS is a...
  • Sino-Australian Relations (1 speech)
    Madam Speaker, I add my congratulations on your elevation to high office. In the last week of September it was my privilege to attend and participate in the 2012 Australia-China Futures Second...
  • Bougainville (1 speech)
    Earlier this year I travelled to Bougainville with the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and shadow foreign affairs minister, Julie Bishop. During that visit we had the opportunity to meet with...
  • Community Cabinet: Launceston (1 speech)
    The 36th community cabinet was held in Launceston last week. The community cabinet is a great opportunity for people to bring their concerns directly to their federal representatives and for the...