Goldstein Media Releases

Private Members' Business - Tax Cuts

Article Categories: Speeches, The Economy

Mr ROBB (Goldstein) (4.04 p.m.)—Last week we had the spectacle of 25 Labor members rising to debate the personal income tax reduction bill. They rose to oppose tax cuts for all working Australians. You could see from their faces that they were not there out of a sense of conviction. They all had long faces. They all read the same speech, over and o... read more »

Question without Notice - Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Article Categories: Speeches, Emissions Trading Scheme

Question Mr ROBB (2.43 p.m.)—My question is addressed to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Would the minister inform the House how Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions compare internationally? Are there any alternative views? Answer Mr DOWNER—First, I thank the honourable member for Goldstein for his question— Interjection Mrs Irwin interj... read more »

Marriott House

Article Categories: Speeches, Community

Mr ROBB (Goldstein) (9.49 am)—Today I would like to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of an organisation in my electorate called Marriott Support Services. Marriott Support Services provide both a day program and supported employment for adults who have an intellectual disability. Marriott Support Services started its life officially in 1985 ... read more »

Response to MPI - The Budget

Article Categories: Speeches, The Economy

Mr ROBB (Goldstein) (3.46 pm)—The quality of the argument mounted against this budget by the Labor Party has been a disgrace. The points made by the Leader of the Opposition and the shadow Treasurer in the media over the last 24 hours, and the arguments mounted in this House this afternoon as a matter of public importance about tax and welfare poli... read more »

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Amendment Bill 2005 - March 16th 2005

Article Categories: Speeches, Indigenous Affairs

Mr ROBB (Goldstein) (10.17 a.m.)—The debate on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Amendment Bill 2005 is very important. A review was conducted into ATSIC over a 10-month period from December 2002 until October 2003. This was the first comprehensive review into the activities and the effectiveness of ATSIC since its creation 15 ye... read more »

Response to MPI - The economy/trade/interest rates March 16th 2005

Article Categories: Speeches, The Economy

Mr ROBB (Goldstein) (4.01 p.m.)—In responding this afternoon, I would like to start by taking a wider view and looking at the politics behind this matter of public importance. It is obvious to anyone who has been studying the performance of the opposition over the last few weeks and the last few years that this is part of a wider political strategy... read more »

Question to the Treasurer - State Taxation

Article Categories: Speeches, The Economy

Mr ROBB (2.11 p.m.)—My question is addressed to the Treasurer. Would the Treasurer outline to the House the benefits that tax reform has provided to consumers in business by providing for the abolition of inefficient state taxes? Are there signs further tax relief could soon be delivered? Mr COSTELLO—I thank the honourable member for Goldstein f... read more »

Adjournment Speech - Southern Family Life

Article Categories: Speeches, Community

Mr ROBB (Goldstein) (12.50 p.m.) —I am privileged to have this opportunity today to acknowledge the work of a wonderful organisation in my electorate, Southern Family Life. I would like to highlight the excellent work they are doing in two programs in particular—a program called Creating Capable Communities, and another, the Youthworx@Station Road ... read more »

Trade Practices Legislation Amendment Bill (No.1) 2005 Second Reading Speech March 9th 2005

Article Categories: Speeches, Workplace Relations

Mr ROBB (Goldstein) (12.17 p.m.) —The Trade Practices Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2005 is a very important piece of legislation. It is a concern that the member for Hunter, whilst giving us a grossly inaccurate lecture on productivity, expressed great concern about productivity and then sought to support the continuation of procedures which ... read more »

The truth of the $66 billion

Article Categories: Speeches, The Economy

Mr ROBB (Goldstein) (6.18 p.m.)—In speaking to Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2004-2005, Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2004-2005 and Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 2) 2004-2005, I would like to look at what the Labor Party have been saying about what they claim is a $66 billion spending spree by the federal government. In particular, ... read more »