I rise as Deputy Chairman of the Standing Committee on Economics to speak to the Review of the Reserve Bank of Australia Annual Report 2007 (first report). This was an interesting report, as you have just heard from the chair, the member for Dobell, because... Full details >

I rise in the House today to add my voice to the chorus of concern about the way in which the new Rudd Labor government is treating the legislative process with such contempt. We have to really seriously ask the question: what is going on with this government... Full details >

I rise today to comment on the Reserve Bank Amendment (Enhanced Independence) Bill 2008, but before I begin my remarks on the bill I have to say something about the speech we have just listened to from the member for Leichhardt. He talked about the Labor Party... Full details >

John F. Kennedy said, “All of us do not have equal talent, but all of us should have an equal opportunity to develop our talent.”

That equal opportunity can be realised through education. For Australia's youth, education can provide every child... Full details >

I rise in the House today to make my contribution to the Address In Reply Debate.

In doing so I would like to begin by congratulating you Mr Speaker on your election to your high office in our Parliament and wish you well throughout the 42nd Parliament of... Full details >

Chris Pearce MP, the Opposition's Scrutiny of Government Spokesman, today called on Prime Minister Rudd to stand up to unions who threaten to undermine the preselection of Labor MPs who support the building industry watchdog, the Australian Building and Construction... Full details >

Chris Pearce MP, the Opposition's Scrutiny of Government Spokesman, today warned the Rudd Government that rushing the tender process for the $8 billion national broadband network could cause irreparable harm and lead to Australia struggling under a "second... Full details >

Chris Pearce, Federal Member for Aston, today called on the local community to celebrate the 6th Annual National Families Week, which will be held between 11 and 17 May 2008, coinciding with UN International Day of Families on 15 May and Mothers' Day on 11... Full details >

Chris Pearce, Federal Member for Aston and Chairman of the Knox City Red Shield Appeal, today called on locals to volunteer a couple of hours for the Red Shield Appeal Doorknock on the weekend of 24 and 25 May.

The Salvos are hoping to recruit 100,000... Full details >

Chris Pearce MP, the Opposition's Scrutiny of Government Spokesman, has asked Treasurer Wayne Swan to explain when the Rudd Government's five-point plan to fight inflation will take effect in light of today's inflation figure.

"Back in January, Mr Rudd announced... Full details >