House debates
Thursday, 24 November 2011
- Toner, Mr Brydan (1 speech)
Before I start my three-minute speech, I place on the record that here in the House I have not seen a speaker resign before. I would like to place on record my admiration and respect for Speaker... - Petitions: Disability Services (1 speech)
I am so proud to be part of a government that is committed to making sure that every child has the best start to life. Of course, we know that that is no more important than for children with... - Speaker (1 speech)
Having come to this place in 1990 and been removed a number of times since and now being back in the House, I have been here for some historic moments: the removal of one of the most popular... - Franklin Electorate: Youth Forum (1 speech)
I would like to talk today about a youth forum that was recently held in Kingborough, in my electorate, and which I had the pleasure of attending. The venue was the Twin Ovals, a new venue that I... - Cowan Electorate: Halal Foods (1 speech, 5 comments)
I recently presented a petition in parliament calling for all meats that had been slaughtered in the manner of the Islamic religion to be clearly labelled as such. The petition, which was... - Ben Donohoe Fun Run, Capital Region Cancer Centre (1 speech)
Ben Donohoe was a sports-loving, caring and intelligent nine-year-old boy who lived with his parents, Robyn and Peter, and siblings, Luke, Lauren and Kate. An active boy who particularly loved... - Swan Electorate: Transit Guards (1 speech)
On this fourth anniversary of my election to this parliament—and I hear the members on the opposite side cheering in remembrance!—I rise to speak about two transit guards who suffered... - Volunteers (1 speech)
Thirty-four per cent of the Australian adult population volunteer. They contribute over 700,000 hours of volunteer work each year. Today I rise to say thank you to those who choose to volunteer... - Bennelong Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
As we conclude our final week in this place, we are fortunate to be given the opportunity to spend time in our electorates congratulating students and teachers on a successful year and joining... - Speaker (2 speeches)
I take this opportunity to place on record my thanks to Harry Jenkins, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives. All his life, Harry has been totally dedicated to the principles of...
