Speeches

National Capital and External Territories Committee Report
I wish to spend a short time giving the tabling statement that accompanied the report of the Joint Standing Committee on Migration that was tabled in the House earlier in the week. (24-Jun)

Territories Law Reform Bill
It is no secret that I am a great admirer of, and have a great deal of respect for, the people of Norfolk Island. (21-Jun)

Appropriation Bill No 1 - Flying Foxes
It is fortuitous that I am here, Minister. (17-Jun)

Adjournment Debate - We Care 2
Last week I had the pleasure of introducing the Leader of the Opposition to the marvellous work being carried out by the We Care 2 organisation in Hervey Bay. (17-Jun)

Electoral and Referendum Amendment
This is a very interesting debate and one to which I attach a lot of importance. (16-Jun)

Private Members' Motion - Battle of Long Tan
Battle of Long Tan May 31, 2010 Mr NEVILLE (Hinkler) (7:36 PM) —On 18 August 2008 I was at the cenotaph in Hervey Bay. (31-May)

Adjournment Debate - Prosperity in Hinkler
Mr NEVILLE (Hinkler) (8:30 PM) —The measure of any government is the level of prosperity enjoyed by its citizens and by definition the Rudd government has failed all Australians. (25-May)

Grievance Debate - Long Tan Gallantry Decorations
Mr NEVILLE (Hinkler) (8:31 PM) —This afternoon, Lieutenant Colonel Harry Smith received a letter from the Prime Minister regarding the reinstatement of original gallantry recommendations for 12 veterans of the Battle of Long Tan. (24-May)

Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories
Today it gives me some pleasure and ambivalence, in one sense, to speak on this bill, and I will explain the ambivalence and then explain the pleasurable parts of this bill. (12-May)

Matters of Public Importance - Budget
Once again, we are presented with a big new tax. (11-May)

Youth Allowance
I think this matter is one of the most important that has come before the parliament in my time, especially in terms of equity for country people. (17-Mar)

Private Members' Business - Administrative Fees for Cash Payments
I congratulate and thank the member for Franklin for her very thoughtful contribution to this issue and her resolu-tion. (7-Sep)