House debates

Monday, 29 October 2012

  • McPherson Electorate: Community Groups (1 speech)
    Since my election in 2010, I have had the privilege to meet a variety of community groups and their members. There are hundreds of community groups throughout my electorate of McPherson, and each...
  • City of Greater Geelong Council Elections (1 speech)
    Thank you. I applaud the member for McPherson for her speech, as my grandfather retired to the Gold Coast and was a very keen bowler. That very much speaks to my memories of childhood. Today is a...
  • Wright Electorate: Murphys and Mates Charity Rugby League Match (1 speech)
    On the weekend, I had the great privilege of playing two full games of Rugby League for the Murphys Creek Maulers. An honourable member: How do you feel? I am very sore. I can inform to the House...
  • La Trobe Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
    I am pleased to be able to update the House on the activities of three schools within my electorate that I have been fortunate enough to visit in recent weeks and months. The first is Maranatha...
  • Bennelong Electorate: Multiculturalism (1 speech)
    I rise to highlight the variety of cultural events that have recently taken place in my electorate of Bennelong. On many occasions I have stood in this place to promote the active Chinese and...
  • Shortland Electorate: Employment (1 speech)
    Last Thursday a jobs expo was held in Lake Macquarie. I was very fortunate to have the expo held in Shortland electorate. It was a fantastic event. Firstly, I would like to put on record my...
  • Flynn Electorate: Employment (1 speech)
    The Central Highlands region of Flynn is incredibly diverse. Whilst the region has become known in recent years as being the epicentre of the mining industry boom, other industries from...
  • Braddon Electorate: RESULTS Burnie (1 speech)
    Mr Deputy Speaker Scott, congratulations on your appointment. That was terrific. Rohan Church, Anna Norris, James Correy and Alexandra Frain are members of the RESULTS Burnie committee, which...
  • Wannon Electorate: Portland Men's Shed (1 speech)
    Mr Deputy Speaker Scott, can I join the member for Braddon in acknowledging you and congratulating you for your ascension to the throne of Deputy Speaker in the parliament. It is an honour which...
  • McEwen Electorate: Mount William Axe Quarry and Sunbury Earthen Rings (2 speeches)
    Last week I attended a very significant local event, and one that I believe is actually very significant in Australia's history. It was a special occasion to be able to participate in the...