House debates

Monday, 18 March 2013

  • Goulburn-Murray Water Authority (1 speech)
    I wish to talk about a very significant grievance I have about what is occurring in northern Victoria in my electorate of Murray. One of the most often repeated and strongly stated messages from...
  • New South Wales Seniors Week (1 speech)
    This week, New South Wales celebrates Seniors Week. It is an opportunity for all communities in my home state to celebrate the achievements of our senior citizens and to let them know how much we...
  • Petition: Child Abduction (1 speech)
    I rise today to table a petition that was presented to me by a constituent in my electorate of Macquarie, Mr Daniel Wass. This petition represents the culmination of several years of hard work...
  • Aged Care (1 speech)
    When this government came to office, the state of aged care was parlous. The coalition government failed to deliver a plan for a sustainable aged-care system during the long 11½ years it was...
  • Small Business (1 speech)
    I would like tonight to take the opportunity to touch on the lack of confidence in the small-business sector as a result of this government's policies. A recent Sensis Business Index survey of...
  • Dairy Industry and Beef Industry (1 speech)
    I grieve tonight about the amount of substantial legislation and regulation along with a government funded independent body to protect competition and consumers in this country, in particular...