House debates
Wednesday, 18 March 2009
- Fadden Electorate: Student Leaders; Queensland State Election (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge the new student leaders within the schools of Fadden. Australia’s young leaders play an important role in setting a good example by acting responsibly and indeed... - Bennelong Electorate: Australia-China Research Centre for Wireless Telecommunications (1 speech)
Earlier this month I had the pleasure of joining Dr Cao Jianlin, Vice-Minister, Ministry of Science and Technology from the People’s Republic of China, in launching the Australia-China... - Swan Electorate: Esther Fiesta ‘Fight Against Drugs’ Fun Run (1 speech)
Today I am going to talk about an impending event in my electorate which is part of the South Perth Fiesta, which I recently spoke about in this place. The event, to be held on 29 March 2009, is... - Sri Lanka (1 speech)
Today I again speak about the devastating humanitarian crisis in Sri Lanka. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Stephen Smith, has called for a diplomatic solution to the conflict in north... - Canning Electorate: Letters on Victorian Bushfires (1 speech)
I wish to dedicate my statement this morning to what I call ‘kids that care’ in the letter-writing campaign for the Victorian fire victims. When Kate Babbage-Russell, a mum of five... - Electorate of Rankin: Centre Education Program (1 speech)
Today in the federal parliament I pay tribute to the wonderful work being done by the Centre Education Program based in Kingston in Logan City, which is in the electorate of Rankin. The Centre... - Illicit Drugs (1 speech)
I would like to speak this morning on the matter of illicit drugs. This morning in the Australian there was a highly-concerning report on the front page suggesting that the government is pursuing... - Newcastle Electorate: Clean Energy Innovation Centre; Emissions Trading Scheme (1 speech)
I want to share with the House an important announcement that was made in my electorate of Newcastle in February—that is, that the Rudd government has chosen Newcastle as the location for... - Banking (1 speech)
I want to raise with the House my concern for the people of Gippsland, Bass Coast and Phillip Island who have suffered significantly when funds from South Eastern Secured Investments Ltd, a... - Werriwa Electorate: Ms Jan Nicoll (2 speeches)
I want to take the opportunity today to acknowledge and congratulate one exceptional resident in my electorate who for the past 20 years has given young people in the south-west of Sydney an...
