House debates

Wednesday, 26 June 2013

  • Liu, Dr James Edward 'Eddie', OBE, OAM (1 speech)
    I rise to pay tribute to a great Australian, Dr Eddie Liu. Dr Liu will be remembered as the father of Chinatown and one of the influential figures behind the development of multiculturalism in...
  • Liu, Dr James Edward 'Eddie', OBE, OAM, Petition: Bangladesh Human Rights (1 speech)
    I join, from this side of the chamber, in the words of the member for Ryan in acknowledging the passing of Dr Liu—a well-respected man and well loved as the father of Chinatown. As an MP...
  • Romeo's Retail Group (1 speech)
    Today I rise to congratulate the Romeo's Retail Group, which runs the independent grocers right across South Australia and now has expanded into Sydney. They have 28 stores across Australia,...
  • Porte, Mr Richie (1 speech)
    I rise in the House today to speak about the success of Tasmanian cyclist Richie Porte. The former Launcestonian and Sky team rider will on Saturday embark on the world's biggest sporting event:...
  • Dawson Electorate: Transportation (1 speech)
    While Labor squabbles about leadership, there are real issues to focus on. In Mackay every weekday, morning and afternoon, workers battle with capital city style traffic congestion, which is fine...
  • National Disability Awards, Leaders for Tomorrow (1 speech)
    I want to draw to the attention of the House the closing of the National Disability Awards that are happening soon. These are very important awards which recognise the achievements of those with...
  • Liu, Dr James Edward 'Eddie', OBE, OAM (2 speeches)
    I would like to add my words of condolence to those of the member for Ryan and the member for Moreton, who spoke earlier, on the death of Eddie Liu last night at the age of 91. Eddie Liu OBE, OAM...