Speeches
Mr ROBB (Goldstein) (12:54): I would like to discuss today the marked increase in the incidence of graffiti and vandalism in my electorate of Goldstein, a series of incidents which is increasingly common across many other parts of Melbourne. I cite as an example the very shopping strip in which my o... (24-Jun)
Speeches, The Economy
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEECH - Statute Stocktake Bill (No. 1) 2011
Thursday, 23 June 2011
Mr ROBB (Goldstein) (17:35): I rise to speak on the Statute Stocktake Bill (No. 1) 2011. The purpose of this bill is to repeal 39 redundant special appropriations relating to the Commonwealth's fi... (23-Jun)
Speeches
Mr ROBB (Goldstein) (13:31)—This budget confirmed in my mind that the Gillard government has all the look of one of those dodgy companies before they hit the wall. They put out a glossy annual report, they fill it with heroic assumptions and at the same time their debts continue to grow and ... (24-May)
Speeches
Matter of Public Importance
ROBB (Goldstein) (4.01 pm)—Australians need to clearly understand that this decision to introduce a carbon tax is driven solely by politics—opportunistic, cynical and totally self-serving politics. It is the price of a single vote in this chamber.
... (24-Mar)
Speeches
ROBB, Hon. Andrew - (Goldstein) (10.00 am)—I rise to consider the appropriation bills that are before us today. The main purpose of these bills, of course, is to propose appropriations from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the ordinary annual services of the government in addition to those provided... (23-Feb)
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Address to Australian Young Liberals Convention 2011
The devastating Queensland and Victorian floods are a sobering reminder of our vulnerability to unforseen events.
In a similar vein the floods have highlighted just how exposed this government has left us if the Northern Hemisphere experiences a... (30-Jan)
Speeches, The Economy
I rise to speak on the Financial Framework Legislation Amendment Bill 2010. As noted by the member for Brand, when he introduced this bill on 30 September, this is the seventh Financial Framework Legislation Amendment Bill since 2004. These bills have continued the coalition’s work to promote ... (25-Nov)
Speeches, Community, Personal
It is a great privilege to have the opportunity again to represent the people of Goldstein in this place. I have had this honour now since 2004. I would like to thank the people of Goldstein for their continued trust and support, and again commit myself to seeking to represent every member of the Go... (22-Nov)
Speeches, The Economy, Law and Order, Funding
I rise to speak on and strongly oppose the Commonwealth Electoral Amendment (Political Donations and Other Measures) Bill 2010. Let there be no mistake: this bill is, first and foremost, an attempt by the Labor Party to aid its own political and financial position under the guise of transparency and... (17-Nov)
Speeches, Law and Order, Community, Funding
Tonight I rise to speak about the slashing of nearly $50 million from the family counselling and dispute resolution services of family relationship centres. This is a Labor Party cut described by the masters of spin as a rebalancing. These huge cuts to reduce funding for family relationship services... (15-Nov)