Most recent appearances in parliament
If this MP has contributed more than once to a debate, only one speech is shown.
- Valedictory Statements (29 Sep 2011)
Speech expand: "Mr Speaker, my parliamentary colleagues, and my former parliamentary colleagues, first I wish to greet you all in some of the languages of the people I have represented over the last 9 years: kia ora, assalam o alaikum, shalom, namaste, sat sri akaal, ..."
- National Animal Identification and Tracing Bill - Second Reading (6 Sep 2011)
Speech expand: "Thank you very much for this opportunity. I rise to support the National Animal Identification and Tracing Bill. The Primary Production Committee had a very good discussion on this bill. As the Minister said, we heard 10 submissions, but they were very ..."
- Aquaculture Legislation Amendment Bill (No 3) - In Committee (18 Aug 2011)
Speech expand: "It is my pleasure to speak on the Aquaculture Legislation Amendment Bill (No 3), which Labour supports. This legislation was really started by the Labour Government. ..."
- Education Amendment Bill (No 4) - Third Reading (18 Aug 2011)
Interjection: "How much?"
- Biosecurity Law Reform Bill - Second Reading (16 Aug 2011)
Speech expand: "Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, for this opportunity to speak on the Biosecurity Law Reform Bill. The Primary Production Committee had 41 submissions on the bill and we heard 27 of the submitters. As I saw this bill coming through the select committee, I noted ..."