House debates

Wednesday, 26 February 2014

  • Banjo Paterson: 150th Anniversary (1 speech)
    I rise to speak to speak about the celebrations that took place in my electorate of Calare to mark the 150th birthday of Australia's best-known poet and, indeed, Australia's greatest writer. Of...
  • General Pinochet (1 speech)
    I rise today to speak on behalf the people in the Latin American community in my community, who have contacted me in relation to a specific incident that occurred at the end of last year. They...
  • Moore Electorate: Neerabup Industrial Area (1 speech)
    Local employment self-sufficiency is one of the most important issues in my suburban electorate of Moore. The majority of the working population is faced with commuting long distances to work...
  • Tasmanian Election (1 speech)
    One hundred years ago, my great-uncle left Tasmania to serve in the Great War. He never returned. But when he left Tasmania he did it in a spirit of service—to serve the community so that...
  • Drought, Ethanol (1 speech)
    I wish to speak on two critical issues: the drought and an issue engulfing the Central Queensland ethanol production industry. Firstly, this morning the Prime Minister announced a $320 million...
  • Fowler Electorate (1 speech)
    As the member for Fowler, I have the honour of representing one of the largest Asian communities in Australia. This has given me the opportunity to learn much about the rich customs and...
  • Australian Natural Disasters (2 speeches)
    It is with great pleasure that I rise to report on the activities of surf-lifesaving in the electorate of Hinkler, and in particular the actions of the chief instructor of the Bundaberg club,...