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 Com... (10-Mar)
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 sough... (09-Mar)
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 spendin... (07-Mar)
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 from tax reform flowing to states? Would the Treasurer update the House on which taxes have been abolished and detail any roadblocks to cutting taxes further?
Mr COSTELLO—I thank t... (07-Mar)
Speeches, Infrastructure
Insights and influences: the future in focus
My assigned task this morning is to reflect on some of the key political markers likely to shape events both locally and internationally in the year ahead – a big ask in ten minutes – but here goes.
Let me focus first on the international political... (24-Feb)
Speeches, Emissions Trading Scheme
Response in the House of Representatives to a Matter of Public Importance raised by the Leader of the Opposition.
Mr ROBB (Goldstein) (3.40 p.m.)—Despite all the huffing and puffing on the other side of the House, and we just heard more of it from the member for Grayndler, despite the fact that t... (16-Feb)
Speeches, Foreign Affairs, The Economy, Workplace Relations
Lateline – ABC
February 11th 2005
Transcript
Reporter: Maxine McKew
MAXINE McKEW: Federal parliamentarians returned to Canberra this week, and it all looked like - well, a lot like it did a few years back. The supremacy of the government is obvious; Kim Beazley is back at Labor's helm; ... (11-Feb)
Speeches, Foreign Affairs
Mr ROBB (Goldstein) (12.55 p.m.) —Today I wish to extend my sincere sympathies to the people of Thailand for the great loss and the sadness they have suffered as a result of the Boxing Day tsunami. I also congratulate the Thai government and the Thai people on the professional, compassionate and eff... (10-Feb)
Speeches, Law and Order
Mr ROBB (Goldstein) (11.05 a.m.) —This omnibus bill, the Tax Laws Amendment (2004 Measures No. 6) Bill 2004, including a diverse range of tax amendment measures, has one unifying theme: it continues the Howard government's reputation for progressive taxation reform—a reputation for improving the eff... (10-Feb)
Speeches, Health, Community
Mr ROBB (Goldstein) (4.38 p.m.) —This afternoon I would like to highlight the importance for the 20,000 Australians aged over 65 in my electorate and the more than one million Australians over 65 nationally of the government's promise to increase the private health rebate from 30 to 35 per cent for ... (12-Dec)