Speech in the Legislative Assembly 8 December 2011 I rise this evening to pay tribute to Dr Gary Song-huann Lin, representative for the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office to Australia. Dr Lin has served in Australia for six years and…
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Dr Gary Song-huann Lin
Lung Foundation
Speech in the Legislative Assembly 7 December 2011 On Tuesday 22 November I had the privilege of taking part in the Shine a Light cancer twilight vigil walk which took place between old Parliament House and New Parliament House. The…
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Belconnen Senior Citizens Club
Speech in the Legislative Assembly 6 December 2011 Madame Deputy Speaker I pay tribute to the Belconnen Senior Citizens Club which plays an important role in our community, in particular, in my community of Ginninderra. The Club was formed in…
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Burgmann College
Speech in the Legislative Assembly 6 December 2012 I rise this evening to say a few words about Burgmann College at the ANU at a very auspicious time in the College’s history, their 40th anniversary. Burgmann College was founded in…
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Coe welcomes Wi-Fi on Deane’s buses
ACT Shadow Transport Services Minister Alistair Coe welcomes and commends Deane’s Transit Group’s introduction of wireless internet onboard its services. The service is initially being rolled out on Deane’s most common services, with an eventual rollout planned for the entire…
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St Francis Xavier College
Speech in Legislative Assembly 17 November 2011 Mr Speaker, I rise this evening to pay tribute to St Francis Xavier College in Florey. Founded in 1976, the school has gone from strength to strength. It has approximately 1,200 students enrolled…
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McHappy Day
Speech in the Legislative Assembly 17 November 2011 I rise this evening to acknowledge McHappy Day, which was held last Saturday, 12 November at McDonald’s restaurants across the country. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the initiative which has…
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Win on T2 reversal
The Canberra Liberal’s call for ACT Labor to reverse its closure of the T2 lane on Adelaide Avenue was last night backed by the majority of the Legislative Assembly. “I am glad the majority of the Assembly has agreed that…
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Trinity Christian School – Mr Carl Palmer
Speech in the Legislative Assembly 16 November 2011 This evening I pay tribute to the principal of Trinity Christian School, Mr Carl Palmer. Today I, along with the students, staff, parents and friends, was able to commend and thank him…
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Order of Australia Association – ACT Student Citizenship Awards
Speech in the Legislative Assembly 15 and 16 November 2011 I rise to speak about the continued good work of the Order of Australia Association ACT branch. On 3 November 2011 the association hosted the third ACT student awards for…
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