May 26, 2008

I rise in the House tonight to bring to the attention of the wider community the small rural community of Valla, which has been left high and dry with the announcement by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development that no funding will be forthcoming for a community development project.

March 19, 2008

Mr Hartsuyker (Cowper) (12:35 PM) —Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I certainly respect your position in this House, but I regret that this—

March 19, 2008

March 19, 2008

I welcome the opportunity to speak on this matter of public importance. When we look at the business report card on the performance of this government we need to look no further than the plunge in business and consumer confidence to actually have an idea of what business is saying and thinking about the performance of this government, because confidence is a foundation stone.

March 18, 2008

This is a very important matter that we are discussing today. The cost of living has been affecting families right around the country.

March 17, 2008

I welcome the opportunity to speak in the House on the Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Communications Fund) Bill 2008, because it is a very important bill for this country.

February 22, 2009

Mr Hartsuyker - (Cowper) (9:19 AM) —I second the motion, Mr Speaker. It is vitally important that we have question time at any stage during the parliament.

February 22, 2009

I am pleased to take this opportunity to speak on the motion before the House moved by the member for Lindsay on interest rates.

February 22, 2009

I grieve for the people in my electorate because of the 150 jobs that have gone as a result of the failure of the government to proceed with the Centrelink call centre.

February 21, 2009

I rise today in support of this motion of condolence. I can but offer my deepest sympathies to the families of Trooper David Pearce, Special Forces Sergeant Matthew Locke and Special Forces Commando Luke Worsley.