House debates

Monday, 30 May 2011

  • Petition: RAAF Base Darwin (2 speeches)
    In the lead-up to the 2010 federal election I campaigned to allow the empty RAAF base houses in Darwin to be used for the community and to prevent their destruction or removal. I have continued...
  • Petition: New Zealand Potatoes (2 speeches)
    I present a petition signed by 471 people asking the House to take steps to ensure that Australia rejects the application to allow the importation of fresh New Zealand potatoes into Australia...
  • Canning Electorate: Digital Television Services (1 speech)
    A number of constituents have contacted my office to complain about the poor quality digital TV reception experienced in the Mandurah area and in Waroona. Problems include audio drop-out, spikes,...
  • Gould, Mr Bob (1 speech)
    I rise to pay tribute to Newtown bookseller Bob Gould, who passed away on 22 May 2011 aged 74. Bob was part of the progressive left in Australia for the better part of the post-war era. From the...
  • Petition: Australia Post (2 speeches)
    I rise in the House today to table a petition on behalf of the constituents of Brisbane strongly opposing the decision by Australia Post not to reopen the Milton Business Centre. The former...