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Mr COULTON (Parkes) (12.42 pm)—I note with interest the comments of the previous speaker, the member for Oxley. While I do not disagree with everything he said, it was a wonderful example of rewriting history. I would like to place on record now that we would not be here today discussing this bill, ... (16-Oct)
Tonight I will speak about leadership and action in this time of economic crisis but before doing so may I say how delighted I am to be speaking here at the first annual conference of the LNP. Because the formation of the LNP – now the Queensland Division of the Liberal Party of Australia – is a tri... (10-Oct)
Thank you for the opportunity to speak tonight. I understand that I was not your first choice, and that the Prime Minister has had to pass on his regrets because for whatever reason, he could not be with you tonight. You might say that this is hardly a fair swap – a fellow labouring on the frontbe... (15-Sep)
THANK YOU ACTING DEPUTY SPEAKER I RISE TODAY TO SPEAK ON BEHALF OF GIPPSLAND FARMERS WHO ARE URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE DROUGHT ASSISTANCE IN MY ELECTORATE. I SAY AT THE OUTSET THAT GIPPSLAND RELIES HEAVILY ON ITS AGRICULTURAL SECTOR. WE ARE A WORLD-CLASS PRODUCER OF DAI... (28-Aug)
I rise tonight to speak about a matter of great importance in my electorate, which is the need for an independent hydrological study into the impact of mining on the Liverpool Plains, particularly in the Caroona and Breeza area. This issue is of real concern to many of my constituents living in the... (28-Aug)
THANK YOU SPEAKER IT’S A GREAT NATION WHERE THE SON OF A SALE PLUMBER FINDS HIMSELF IN SUCH MAGNIFICENT SURROUNDS: WITH SUCH AN IMPORTANT JOB TO DO ON BEHALF OF HIS COMMUNITY. WE ALL ARRIVE AT THIS PLACE THROUGH DIFFERENT LIFE EXPERIENCES WHICH HAVE SHAPED OUR VIEWS. I COUNT MYSELF BLESSED TO HA... (26-Aug)
Mr Chairman, distinguished guests, and ladies and gentlemen. I am pleased to again have the opportunity to address a Conservative Club Breakfast during Exhibition Week – on this occasion at a very auspicious time 8 am on the 8th of the 8th 08. What has occurred in Australia since the Rudd Labor Go... (08-Aug)
Well thank you very much Bruce for that welcome. Our President Bruce McIver, Federal President John Tanner, my State and parliamentary colleagues, particularly Lawrence Springborg, Fiona Simpson, our Liberal guests who are with us here today hopefully for the last time as guests, many other disting... (25-Jul)
MR SPEAKER I RISE WITH A HEAVY HEART TO INFORM THE HOUSE OF THE ATROCIOUS CRIMES THAT HAVE BEEN COMMITTED TOWARDS RURAL AUSTRALIA IN JUST OVER 100 DAYS OF THE RUDD LABOR GOVERNMENT. REGIONAL AUSTRALIA IS DEFINITELY THE BIGGEST LOSER SO FAR IN THE SETTLING IN PERIOD OF THE RUDD LABOR GOVERNMENT. I... (19-Mar)
Almost a week has passed since I took my seat in this House, and the learning curve has been steep. So far the highlight has been the first speeches of my fellow members of the class of 2007. I feel very humble to be part of such a diverse and talented group of people. I am honoured to have been ... (18-Feb)