Russell's Speeches
HARRY JENKINS - FORMER SPEAKER, REPS.
25 November 2011
Thursday 24th Nov 2011
Having come to this place in 1990 and been removed a number of times since and now being back in the House, I have been here for some historic moments: the removal of one of the most popular prime ministers this nation has ever seen to be replaced by his former ... more >>>
DAIRY INDUSTRY
31 October 2011
Thomas Jefferson once said that all men are created equal. We know in this House that all men and women are not created equal, at least not in the way that some would have us believe. Some are smarter than others, some have greater opportunity by birth, some make more money than others, some women ... more >>>
DAVID JULL - CONDOLENCE SPEECH
21 October 2011
The first thing that I want to say is that the words that I am about to use were prepared for me by Mary Aldred, daughter of Ken Aldred, who was a member in this House for some considerable time during David's years. The families were very close, so these words drip with the tears of sadness at ... more >>>
CLEAN ENERGY BILL 2011 et.al.
21 September 2011
(McMillan) (19:03): I know that, across Australia tonight, there will be a number of people who, sitting behind the wheel of a truck or sitting in their house just preparing to watch the ABC news—in fact, people in all situations right across the nation—are actually listening to what is ... more >>>
FIRE-FIGHTERS INSURANCE
20 September 2011
McMillan) (11:06): Thank you to the member for Kennedy for his remarks on the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (Fair Protection for Firefighters) Bill 2011. He has been won over by the argument. I think that is very important—quite often the Australian public do not get a chance ... more >>>
AUSTRALIAN FIRE SERVICES MEDAL
22 June 2011
20 June 2011
As a former volunteer firefighter with a 12-year badge, I know the importance of the Australian Fire Services Medal. A local long-serving member of the Korumburra fire brigade was recognised on the Queen's Birthday Honours List. Billy, as he is known, was presented with the ... more >>>
COMPLEMENTARY PROTECTION
26 May 2011
I commend the member for Shortland for her support of volunteers. I walked across here today with Rachel Franklin and Jessica Thompson—Rachel is from Leongatha Secondary College, and Jessica Thompson is from Wonthaggi Secondary College. They are here on the Rotary Adventure in Citizenship ... more >>>
BUDGET REPLY - APPROPRIATION BILL No.1
26 May 2011
The Australian people delivered a verdict at the last election that was unexpected by the nation, by the government and by the opposition—that is, a hung parliament. It was a verdict that said, 'We do not have confidence in either of you to the point where we will give you a mandate to govern.' ... more >>>
INTERNATIONAL WOMENS' DAY
26 May 2011
Injustice has a finite life span. The pendulum will always swing to the right. Born out of inequality and oppression, International Women's Day recognises the economic, political and social achievements of women. On 8 March this year, International Women's Day celebrated its 100th anniversary. It ... more >>>
LIONEL ROSE
11 May 2011
It was NAIDOC Week last year when a person walked into the room, and of course it was Lionel Rose, and no room was the same in Drouin if Lionel was in that room, or if Lionel was at the football ground, or if Lionel was around. Lionel did not want any attention whatsoever, as we have heard today ... more >>>
Dairy Farmer Support
08 March 2011
Murray Goulburn in my electorate have a very diverse customer base through exports and their local base. Having regard to what I said about the plight of dairy farmers last week, it is very important that we recognise that the farmers in Western Australia and perhaps some in South Australia, ... more >>>
APPROPRIATION BILLS Nos 3 and 4
08 March 2011
That was not a bad address from the Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry on Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2010-2011 and Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2010-2011. However, his last statement was uncalled-for and unnecessary and inappropriate. Having said that, I would like to ... more >>>
SUPPORTING OUR DAIRY FARMERS
14 February 2011
Fresh Milk Price War
When I, my family or my community are threatened, I respond. Every member of parliament is exactly the same. They do not change. Whether it be fire, flood or pestilence, we move. If we or our communities are threatened by a major conglomerate, we respond. Why would I be ... more >>>
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE
26 November 2010
(3:12 PM) —My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to reports from water authorities that electricity costs are driving up water costs. The number of customers seeking assistance has grown by 20 per cent in the last couple of years. If the government cannot ease the ... more >>>
Foreign Investment
23 November 2010
I have a dilemma, and that dilemma is faced by many rural members such as me. Sixty per cent, or two-thirds, of Gippsland’s dairy farms are in my electorate. Gippsland farmers produce 2.1 billion litres of milk or 23 per cent of the national milk production. The export value of our dairy product ... more >>>
Green Loans
23 November 2010
Sitting with me in my electorate office was a constituent at a loss financially. He was frustrated, exasperated and totally fed up. This is the human face reflecting the Labor Party’s failed Green Loans scheme. This scheme was aimed at making it more affordable for Australians to make their homes ... more >>>
SURF LIFE SAVING
26 October 2010
25/10/10: Surf Life Saving
Obviously five minutes is not long enough to talk about surf-lifesaving in Australia, as each member has found out to their own detriment. I commend the member for Bass for this motion. I also recognise his own record in surf-lifesaving. Having absolutely none ... more >>>
LONG JETTY
25 October 2010
Russell is continuing his efforts for the restoration of the Long Jetty. In a speech delivered on the 21/10/10, he said:
Prior to the last election and the election before that, the Liberal Party, in its great wisdom, offered the people of South Gippsland $3 million for the Long Jetty. It ... more >>>
Multiculturalism
25 October 2010
McMillan) (9:10 PM) —The speech of the member for Calwell on multiculturalism would be very well received by thousands of people across Victoria. I represent part of the Latrobe Valley and grew up in Koo Wee Rup with a diversity in ethnic groups in my schooling and with an appreciation of the ... more >>>
ADDRESS IN REPLY
19 October 2010
(McMillan) (6:14 PM) —Mr Speaker, I congratulate you on your return to the Speakership, though it was a journey about which stories will be told. My heartfelt congratulations go to you from my position as a member of the House and as a friend. This 43rd Parliament, like all others, is not a place ... more >>>
WELSHPOOL LONG JETTY
22 June 2010
(McMillan) (4:18 PM)(21/6/10) —The development in Townsville of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority administrative offices, tourist information and the aquarium, along with boat based ecotourism throughout the reef, has created many jobs, offsetting job losses in the commercial fishing ... more >>>
HEALTH REFORM - GP CLINICS
04 June 2010
(McMillan, Liberal Party)3-6-2010
‘Balderdash!’ as the Prime Minister said yesterday. What we heard from the member for Isaacs a moment ago about the health reforms is exactly the point that I would like to raise again in this chamber, and I have raised it twice before. It is chicanery ... more >>>
DISAPPOINTING OUTCOMES
01 June 2010
(McMillan) (9:20 PM)31-05-2010 — Mr Deputy Speaker Sidebottom, I know you personally understand the word ‘disappointment’ from a political perspective because we share that. I also know that when a child is holding an ice-cream in a cone—he has been waiting for it; he has gone into the shop ... more >>>
SING AUSTRALIA
27 May 2010
Mr BROADBENT (McMillan) (4.33 pm)—Recently I received a card from Val McCormack, representing the
Sing Australia group at Warragul. She asked if I would come around and see what they do, and I eventually got
round to it. They were at the Salvation Army Hall. The conductor was John ... more >>>
REPLY TO THE 2010 -11 BUDGET
27 May 2010
(McMillan) (7:20 PM) —Madam Deputy Speaker, the first thing I would like to do is honour your endurance through all of these speeches that members have been putting to this House today—you have endured and endured well.
I would say to the previous speaker that as of today his government ... more >>>
LABERTOUCHE
14 May 2010
(McMillan) (12:28 PM) —I would like to read the poem inspired by the event of the anniversary church service for the Bunyip Ridge bushfire held at Labertouche on 7 February 2010. It is by Gerry Cunningham, who, for members’ information, is a brother of former member for McMillan, Barry ... more >>>
RANALD WEBSTER
19 March 2010
(McMillan) (9:53 AM) —Madam Deputy Speaker, I must admit that I missed the little sign outside McGregor Gardens that said ‘Rita and Ranald will play today at two o’clock’, but once I was inside the building I heard the beautiful and melodic sounds coming from the dining room where Ranald ... more >>>
HAZELWOOD POWER STATION
15 March 2010
(McMillan) (9:36 AM) —Deputy Speaker, today I rise to draw to your attention and that of this parliament to the vile campaign by Environment Victoria to close down Hazelwood Power Station. Of course I stand in protection of my own working families, those that work at Hazelwood Power Station, ... more >>>
PAID MATERNITY LEAVE
26 February 2010
(McMillan) (9:49 AM) —This week I was with the children of St James School at Nar Nar Goon, in my electorate of McMillan. They reminded me of why I am here. Children are our today, our tomorrow and our future hopes and dreams in human form. Their future and the future of our country are ... more >>>
BUNYIP'S NEW FACILITY
23 February 2010
McMillan) (4:31 PM) —The member for Corio should look closely at how much he is being ripped off by the Victorian state government with the whole stimulus package with regard to education. However, I would like to congratulate David Elder on his appointment to that most senior position. Such an ... more >>>
RECYCLING WATER - A VISION
23 February 2010
(McMillan) (8:50 PM) —Madam Deputy Speaker Burke, long before your time, in 1990 the member for Brisbane, who has just spoken, came into this House with me. During my maiden speech I mentioned that I was a product of sewage. It was suggested to me by the member at the time that I would fit into ... more >>>
INDIGENOUS WELFARE
17 February 2010
(McMillan) (12:41 PM) —I have just come from the House of Representatives, where the Prime Minister has made an announcement on Indigenous welfare across Australia. If he can deliver what he has outlined, he will have my 100 per cent support and the support of my party. He outlined some good ... more >>>
SCHOOLS-COMPUTERS
11 February 2010
(McMillan) (9:53 AM) —I would like to identify with the words just spoken by the previous speaker and congratulate him on that address and the story. Gough Whitlam’s ‘It’s time’ speech on 13 November 1972 in part said this:
We will make pre-school education available to every ... more >>>
LABERTOUCHE ANNIVERSARY
10 February 2010
04-02-2010 (9:49 AM) —It was 222 years ago that the first church service was held at Sydney Cove. Reverend Richard Johnson was the preacher at that service. I am going to another service on Sunday. That service is at Labertouche. There we will be remembering what happened in the terrible fires ... more >>>
BLACK SATURDAY REMEMBERED
08 February 2010
Russell joined with other Members, including the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition, in speaking to the anniversary of the tragic bushfires which swept through parts of Victoria a year ago.
...On Jon Faine’s ABC morning program on the bushfire recovery, months after ... more >>>
PATH OF ACHIEVEMENT
25 November 2009
Mr Broadbent (McMillan) (6:44 PM) 24 - 11-09—Next Thursday will be a great day for Drouin because the Minister for Environment, Heritage and the Arts, Mr Peter Garrett, will be coming to Drouin to open the Path of Achievement. This celebrates excellence in sport, recreation, sports administration ... more >>>
NATIONAL BIKE PATH/PERCY OSBORNE
20 November 2009
Mr BROADBENT (McMillan) (7.26 pm) 16-11-2009 It is rare to hear the member for Braddon waxing lyrical about his favourite place, Tasmania, and all of the parts of Tasmania that now have bike paths. You are looking at the former chairman of the Pakenham Shire Council bike path committee. Around 26 ... more >>>
BILL McMASTER
04 November 2009
Russell Broadbent (McMillan) (12:50 PM) 29-10-2009
A funeral mass was held for William Joseph McMaster at the Holy Family Church at Maryknoll on 16 October 2009, under celebrant Father Tim O’Toole. Father O’Toole was gracious enough to allow me to speak at the funeral, but I ... more >>>
INCOME SUPPORT FOR YOUTH
27 October 2009
MR BROADBENT (McMillan) (6:56 PM)26-10-2009
What excellent contributions from the member for Grey and, previously, the member for Gippsland. I am pleased that you are in the chair, Deputy Speaker Schultz, because nobody in this House would understand the issues better than you, being the ... more >>>
MOE MEDICARE OFFICE
21 October 2009
Russell Broadbent(McMillan, Liberal Party) 21-10-2009
One thing we remember in this place is that, whether you are a frontbencher, a minister, a Prime Minister or a Deputy Speaker of the House, we are all backbenchers reliant on our constituents’ support. Those that hold ... more >>>
FARM SAFETY
14 September 2009
Russell Broadbent (McMillan, Liberal Party)14-09-2009
I have come not to talk about Poowong Dairy Expo, to be held on 23 to 24 September this year. But last year at that same expo—they are celebrating their 10th year—Professor David de Kretser, who you would know better as our ... more >>>
PETITIONS COMMITTEE
14 September 2009
Russell Broadbent (McMillan, Liberal Party)14-09-2009
Members will be aware that the Standing Committee on Petitions is new to this parliament. Tonight I want to add to what the chair, the member for Fowler, has said and to her kind words. I want to talk about our position and role ... more >>>
MAKE POVERTY HISTORY
10 September 2009
Russell Broadbent (McMillan, Liberal Party) 10-09-2009
Oh, what a happy day it was today when I woke up to the sun streaming down on Canberra after some rain knowing that there were thousands of refugee families and former detainees that today were free of debt. This is a happy day for ... more >>>
MOSSVALE PARK
10 September 2009
RUSSELL BROADBENT (McMillan)10-09-2009 (12:40 PM) —The first thing I would like to say to the member for Braddon is that he should be congratulated for the input and inspiration of his local community, which the federal government supported, just as the previous federal government supported ... more >>>
INTERNATIONAL POWER - Hazelwood Power Station
07 September 2009
Russell Broadbent" (McMillan, Liberal Party)07-09-2009
Madam Deputy Speaker, I seek leave to table a letter from Graeme York, Chief Executive Officer of International Power, the owners and operators of Hazelwood power station in Gippsland.
Leave granted.
There is ... more >>>
Abolishing Detention Debt
14 July 2009
Russell supported this Bill and was pleased it lifted a huge burden from the shoulders of those directly affected.
As Russell noted, some people faced bills amounting to many ... more >>>
Migration - Detention Bill Abolition
27 June 2009
Russell recently supported legislation in the Parliament to abolish the debt owed by refugees who had been in detention after entering the country illegally.
The ... more >>>
MIGRATION Amendment(Abolishing Detention Debt)Bill
26 June 2009
Mr BROADBENT(McMillan) (12:26 PM) —Before I begin my remarks on the Migration Amendment (Abolishing Detention Debt) Bill 2009 I would like to send my best wishes to Dr Mal Washer, who is in a Canberra hospital today after emergency surgery on his appendix. So we send him all the best. I know he ... more >>>
LANDCARE
22 June 2009
Russell Broadbent (McMillan) (4:30 PM) —Thank you for the call, Mr Speaker. I appreciate it. I rise to raise an issue that is important in my electorate, from Hill End to Hedley and Yarragon, Trafalgar, Thorpdale, Korumburra, Leongatha and Meeniyan and across the whole of South Gippsland. That is ... more >>>
YOUTH ALLOWANCE CHANGES, EDUCATION SPENDING, lANDC
04 June 2009
Russell Broadbent (McMillan, Liberal Party)
One such measure that is causing a great deal of concern among my constituents is the proposal to change the youth allowance and how students qualify for this support. My greatest concern in this area is the situation that 2008 school leavers find ... more >>>
BUSHFIRES CONDOLENCE SPEECH
10 February 2009
Mr Broadbent (McMillan) (3:03 PM) —On indulgence, Mr Speaker.
The SPEAKER —The member has every right to speak to this motion. The member for McMillan has our support.
Mr BROADBENT —I want to identify, of course, with the remarks of the Prime Minister and thank him ... more >>>
DESALINATION THANK YOU TO PM
02 December 2008
WONTHAGGI REGION DESALINATION PLANT
Mr BROADBENT (McMillan) (3.29
pm)—Mr speaker, on indulgence: after meeting
with the Prime Minister with regard to
the desalination plant at Wonthaggi, I rise to
thank the Prime Minister for his personal
intervention to ... more >>>
Petro Georgiou MP - Federal Member for Kooyong
01 December 2008
Mr Broadbent — Who among us would choose to listen to a voice of reason and conscience in an ocean of expediency, perceived self-preservation and political thuggery? One hundred years after an immigrant from the other side of the world became Prime Minister and formed the first majority government ... more >>>
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
30 March 2006
Mr Broadbent - (McMillan) (11.30 a.m.)—I had the pleasure recently to be at Wonthaggi for Nell Dolphin’s 100th birthday. Why is Nell Dolphin so important? A 100th birthday is a treasured time for a family. I was there not only as the federal member but, more importantly, as a friend of the family. ... more >>>
