23 June 2008
More than most other areas of policy, urban planning calls for an active role from government because we have a collective interest in the form of our cities.
19 June 2008
This bill serves two purposes: it enables the recognition of the Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial in Ballarat as a memorial of national significance and it provides us with a mechanism for recognising other memorials as nationally significant.
16 June 2008
The re-establishment of a real role for the Commonwealth in the field of dental health, which is what this legislation represents, is a reflection of this government's belief in the importance of the role of the national government in public health.
16 June 2008
The reform of the mental health system, using the new stepped care model that has been adopted in South Australia, will deliver an estimated 86 additional adult beds across all levels of care, bringing the state total to 516 adult mental health beds.
16 June 2008
The rules of evidence applied in Australia regulate the conduct of disputes in courts and tribunals. They determine the evidence which is admitted and the shape of both the form of proceedings and how courts and tribunals go about deciding disputes. The rules of evidence are a very important part of our system of justice.
05 June 2008
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme is very important to the people of Australia. Along with Medicare and public hospitals, it forms a cornerstone of our public health system.
02 June 2008
Men and boys face specific health concerns relating to anatomical and biological differences and also to differences in lifestyle and culture which are far too often overlooked.
02 June 2008
The very first thing we need to do is to pursue through diplomatic efforts the banishing of the mandatory death penalty.
29 May 2008
This commitment is an innovative response to the housing affordability crisis which is besetting our country.
29 May 2008
A strong manufacturing sector is critical to the current and future prosperity of our nation. All of this is particularly true for the south-east of Melbourne, which is the manufacturing hub of Victoria and a key manufacturing centre for the country.
