House debates
Wednesday, 15 May 2013
- Drewett, Mr Brad (1 speech)
Last week, former Australian tennis player Brad Drewett, lost his fight to the cruellest of opponents, motor neurone disease. Brad had twice been Australian Junior Champion, represented Australia... - Diversity ACT (1 speech)
I recently had the great honour of officiating at the opening of the Diversity ACT Hub in Kambah. I am a very strong supporter of the work that Diversity ACT does, and it has done some great work... - Royal Flying Doctor Service (1 speech)
Today, 15 May 2013, marks the 85th anniversary of the founding of the Australian Inland Mission Aerial Medical Service, now known as the iconic Royal Flying Doctor Service. The brainchild of the... - Margaret Olley Art Centre (1 speech)
I was very privileged on 11 April to attend and participate in the sod turning for the Margaret Olley Art Centre at the Tweed River Art Gallery at Murwillumbah. The federal Labor government... - Adoption (1 speech)
Just after the last session of parliament I was at the South Ballajura shops when I was approached by Michael Tittensor. Mr Tittensor asked me about the Prime Minister's apology to those forcibly... - Petition: Eritrean National Council for Democratic Change (1 speech)
I rise today to speak to a petition recently handed to me by representatives of the Eritrean National Council for Democratic Change. The petition contains several hundred signatures, many from my... - Costello, Hon. Peter, AC (2 speeches)
I am very pleased that the current Treasurer is in the House, because today I rise to congratulate a great friend, mentor and inspiration of mine—my predecessor in the seat of Higgins and...
