I rise in the parliament to raise a very important issue this morning. As you would know, Madam Deputy Speaker, the confronting nature of the humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe has gripped the soul of every decent-natured observer. Considering the horrific... Full details >

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 >