Speeches

May 9th, 2012

Questions without notice – infrastructure

Ms SAFFIN» (Page) (14:50): My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport. Will the minister outline how the government is continuing to deliver record investments in infrastructure for the future while returning the budget to surplus?   Mr … Continue reading

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May 9th, 2012

House of Representatives-Adjournment – Beef industry

Ms SAFFIN» (Page) (19:35): Tonight I am going to raise three issues of concern to local «beef» producers, as they are indeed of concern to other producers across Australia. These are the current role and structure of the Cattle Council … Continue reading

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March 22nd, 2012

Federation Chamber-Constituency statements-International Purple Day, Tibet

  Ms SAFFIN» (Page) (09:56): I want to note in this place that this Sunday 26 March is International Purple Day supporting epilepsy around the world—a day to raise epilepsy awareness. We have been asked by Epilepsy Action Australia to … Continue reading

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March 21st, 2012

Questions without notice- small business

Ms SAFFIN» (Page) (15:07): My question is to the Minister for Housing, Minister for Homelessness and Minister for Small Business. How will government policies like tax breaks support small businesses and help them to thrive and grow? What support has … Continue reading

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March 19th, 2012

Private Members Business Wild Rivers (Environmental Management) Bill 2011

Ms SAFFIN» (Page) (20:36): I am going to respond directly to what the honourable member for Wannon said in his contribution, on two points. He is talking about what happens in Queensland on Saturday. What happens in Queensland on Saturday … Continue reading

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March 15th, 2012

Questions without notice – Mining

  Ms SAFFIN» (Page) (14:13): I am pleased about that, Mr Speaker. My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, how is cutting company tax and spreading the benefits of the mining boom essential for building the future Australian … Continue reading

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March 15th, 2012

Road Safety Remuneration Bill 2011, Road Safety Remuneration (Consequential Amendments and Related Provisions) Bill 2011

  Ms SAFFIN» (Page) (11:20): I welcome and strongly support the Road Safety Remuneration Bill 2011 and the Road Safety Remuneration (Consequential Amendments and Related Provisions) Bill 2011. Recently I put out a statement at home in which I said … Continue reading

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March 15th, 2012

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE Mining

Ms SAFFIN» (Page) (14:13): I am pleased about that, Mr Speaker. My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, how is cutting company tax and spreading the benefits of the mining boom essential for building the future Australian economy? … Continue reading

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March 14th, 2012

Federation Chamber Ministerial Statements NSW Floods

Ms SAFFIN» (Page) (10:27): I would like to put on record some comments about the floods in New South Wales and, in so doing, talk a little bit about my area, the Northern Rivers. I live in Lismore and I … Continue reading

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March 14th, 2012

Federation Chamber CONSTITUENCY STATEMENTS Mental Health Bill 2011, Western Australia

Tuesday, 13 March 2012(18:28): I express my grave concern about the draft WA Mental Health Bill 2011, currently a matter of public discussion. Mental health is an issue of concern to us all. If this bill were to proceed in … Continue reading

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