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28 August 2009
We welcome the suggestion by the family of Luke Mitchell to recognise our nation’s Good Samaritans.
Luke’s tragic death and that of Melbourne lawyer Brendan Keilar demonstrate the high price that some people pay for the selfless care they show to th... Read more
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27 August 2009
Today, I was honoured to visit some of Australia’s Navy personnel who operate at the front line to protect our nation’s borders.
At HMAS Cairns LCDR Ted Cummins gave me a comprehensive briefing on the role the base plays in defending our nation. Abo... Read more
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25 August 2009
Today, the Opposition held a major stakeholder forum in Melbourne to discuss the significant challenges faced by students with disabilities and their families.
This issue has been languishing in the too hard basket for too long and the Coalition wan... Read more
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25 August 2009
I would like to pay tribute to the distinguished career of former Education Minister, Defence Minister and Opposition Leader, Brendan Nelson, as he announces his retirement from Federal Parliament.
Dr Nelson’s retirement will precipitate a by-electi... Read more
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19 August 2009
Today’s compromise between the Government and the Coalition on a 20 per cent Renewable Energy Target (RET) for Australia by 2020 is a victory for common sense and the environment.
The Government should now adopt the same common sense in negotiating ... Read more
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17 August 2009
Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard today again arrogantly dismissed in Question Time the very real concerns of rural and regional students from across the country who have been gutted by the Government’s decision to strip away their entitlement to c... Read more
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14 August 2009
Margaret May has announced that she will not contest the seat of McPherson at the next election.
One of the most dedicated members in the Parliament, Margaret has worked tirelessly and assiduously for her local community over the last eleven years.
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13 August 2009
The answer provided in Parliament today by Resources Minister Ferguson clearly demonstrates the Government’s ETS legislation is still not finished – proving today's Senate vote was a political stunt, and had nothing to do with the national interest.
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10 August 2009
Independent economic research commissioned by the Coalition and Independent Senator Nick Xenophon demonstrates that the Rudd Government’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will unnecessarily drive up electricity prices, destroy jobs and expand the size ... Read more
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4 August 2009
The Federal Coalition has launched its ‘Engaging with Senior Australians’ initiative to hear from Senior Australians on what’s important.
“This is a very important and exciting initiative that will provide senior Australians with a real opportunity ... Read more
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