House debates

Wednesday, 19 June 2013

  • Ryan Electorate: Chapel Hill State Primary School (2 speeches)
    I want to put in a special welcome to the students from Chapel Hill State Primary School who are in the chamber this afternoon. It is great to see them here with their principal, Mr Russell Denman.
  • Tasmania: Employment (1 speech)
    I take this opportunity to lament the employment situation in Tasmania and the fact that the Labor Party is not doing its job in looking after other people's jobs. Just this morning, for...
  • Cascade Forest and Blue Tier Iconic Mountain Bike Trails (1 speech)
    I recently had the pleasure of announcing that the federal Labor government will contribute $2.5 million to the North East Tasmania's Cascade Forest and Blue Tier Iconic Mountain Bike Trails...
  • North Epping Rangers Sports Club: 50th Anniversary (1 speech)
    Last week I had the pleasure of joining netballer Anne Sargeant and footballer Andy Harper for the 50th anniversary dinner of the North Epping Rangers Sports Club. In 1962 local dad, John...
  • Canberra Brumbies, Socceroos (1 speech)
    It was a big night for Canberra last night. Twenty-two thousand Canberrans braved the cold to pack Canberra Stadium to watch the Brumbies upset the British and Irish Lions 14-12. The Brumbies are...
  • Member for O'Connor (1 speech)
    The House has been blessed to have many members make their valedictory speeches in recent times. I wish all the retiring members all the best as they go on to the next stage of their lives. In...