House debates

Tuesday, 29 May 2007

  • (1 speech)
    I move: That the House do now adjourn.
  • Budget 2007-08 (1 speech)
    In reading through an overview of the government’s budget, I note with concern that the infamous $500 one-off seniors bonus payment does not apply to recipients of disability pensions. More...
  • Bells Line Expressway (1 speech)
    Yesterday during members’ 90-second statements I made a brief reference to the announcement by the Prime Minister last Friday in Bathurst that the federal government will fund $10 million...
  • Volunteer Small Equipment Grants Program (3 speeches)
    In October 2005 I wrote to the Auditor-General asking him to investigate the administration of the Volunteer Small Equipment Grants program, based on my concerns about apparent inequities in the...
  • Great Ocean Road International Marathon (1 speech)
    I am delighted to participate in the adjournment debate and recognise the Great Ocean Road marathon that was held on Sunday, 20 May. As you would be aware, Mr Speaker, the Great Ocean Road...
  • Medicare Safety Net (4 speeches)
    We often talk about safety nets in this chamber. Earlier in the adjournment debate in talking about disability pensioners getting back into work, the honourable member for Banks quite rightly...
  • Internet Filtering (1 speech)
    I thank the government whip for the opportunity to speak on this adjournment tonight. In rising to speak somewhat unexpectedly this evening, I want to make reference to a serious issue that was...
  • Medicare Safety Net (2 speeches)
    In the remaining time I would like to respond briefly to the speech by the member for Scullin about the Medicare safety net. The Medicare safety net has significantly reduced medical expenses for...