Most recent appearances in parliament
If this MP has contributed more than once to a debate, only one speech is shown.
- Education (Polytechnics) Amendment Bill - Third Reading (16 Dec 2009)
Speech expand: "I would like to take a moment in the short time that is available to me to thank the officials who serviced the Education and Science Committee and who, on many occasion, were required to work under considerable pressure, as indeed were the committee members ..."
- Education, National Standards—Endorsement (15 Dec 2009)
Question: "What reports has she received that endorse the implementation of the national standards?"
- Education (Polytechnics) Amendment Bill - Second Reading (10 Dec 2009)
Speech expand: "I think the member does jest. I want to make some largely general comments on the Education (Polytechnics) Amendment Bill. In one very, very good way it is a step back to the past. There is a provision in the bill—a bill that is widely supported around the ..."
- Education, National Standards—Professor John Hattie’s Views (10 Dec 2009)
Question: "What reports has the Minister seen that call for a discussion about national standards, other than the views of unions, which have always been opposed to them?"
- Education, National Standards—Introduction (9 Dec 2009)
Question: "When will national standards be introduced into English medium schools for years 1-8, and why?"