House debates

Thursday, 30 May 2013

  • Diabetes (1 speech)
    Well before this century reaches its half term, diabetes will have seriously challenged our nation's health services and budgets. The consequences of government inaction will be catastrophic, as...
  • Northern Tasmania (1 speech)
    I bring to the attention of the House the wonderful developments and challenges in northern Tasmania as a result of direct investment in this region by the Rudd and Gillard Labor governments....
  • Defamation (1 speech)
    I rise to record my utter disgust at the attempted character assassination of a very dedicated, committed and concerned rural resident, a lady of outstanding credentials. This is a lady who...
  • Climate Change (1 speech)
    There can no longer be any question that a leader of a political party should have at least a basic understanding of the science behind the many complex problems that confront today's...
  • Overseas Trained Doctors (1 speech)
    I would like to preface my remarks tonight by saying this is not a criticism of the health minister; it is done by way of an appeal to both sides of politics that, regardless of the outcome of...
  • Cadbury Factory, Maroondah Schools Anzac Day Service (1 speech)
    On 17 April I had the great pleasure of visiting a large employer in my electorate—in fact, the largest private employer—the Cadbury factory. These days it is owned by Kraft but it is...