Most recent appearances in parliament
If this MP has contributed more than once to a debate, only one speech is shown.
- General Debate (28 Sep 2011)
Speech expand: "There is a saying that is very appropriate today for the All Blacks as well as a John Key - led Government at this time, leading up to not only the finals of the Rugby World Cup but also the general election at the end of November. That saying is: “When the ..."
- Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill - In Committee (7 Sep 2011)
Speech: "I move, That the question be now put."
- Education Amendment Bill (No 4) - In Committee (18 Aug 2011)
Speech expand: "I start off by rebutting the speaker from the other side, Carmel Sepuloni, who was trying to draw a comparison between student unions and those people for whom education has not worked out in life. If members on the other side cannot see the difference ..."
- Education Amendment Bill (No 4) - Third Reading (18 Aug 2011)
Speech expand: "It is, indeed, a pleasure to take a brief call on the Education Amendment Bill (No 4). May I congratulate the superb chairmanship of Allan Peachey and the cooperation from all those parties on the Education and Science Committee. I would also like to ..."
- Biosecurity Law Reform Bill - Second Reading (16 Aug 2011)
Speech expand: "It is a pleasure to rise and speak to the second reading of the Biosecurity Law Reform Bill. I would have liked to address the bill in some depth, but I think that has been done very adequately by previous speakers. ..."