House debates

Monday, 22 February 2016

  • Legge, Professor John AO, Hirst, Dr John (1 speech)
    John Legge passed away on 4 February 2016, aged 94. In the words of the former president of the Asian Studies Association of Australia, Elaine McKay, 'John Legge, more than any other, was the...
  • Cox, Mr Lance, House, Mr Laurie (3 speeches)
    Tonight it is my sad duty to inform the House of the passing of two exceptionally fine gentlemen in my electorate of Braddon in the last few weeks. There are those people in the community who...
  • Vocational Education and Training (1 speech)
    Since the opening of the training provider market to the private sector and the extension of student loans to the vocational sector, we have seen a massive number of registered training...
  • Tasmania (1 speech)
    It is timely in an election year and nearly 2½ years since the 2013 election to reflect on the progress in my home state of Tasmania. I was pleased to once again hear the Prime Minister...
  • Strata Title Units (1 speech)
    The New South Wales Liberal government, the Baird government, is attacking the rights of apartment and unit owners in our area, and many members of our community are deeply concerned about these...
  • Foreign Investment (2 speeches, 2 comments)
    Foreign land ownership has long sparked debate in our country. Those in favour say foreign investment is needed to ensure established and emerging industries can meet their full potential. But...