Speeches, Infrastructure, The Economy, Funding
I rise to speak on the Nation-building Funds Bill 2008 and related bills. We are here debating a set of bills that is at least eight months overdue. The fact is that there has not been one decision in 12 months on infrastructure—not one decision. It has been a lost 12 months for Australia at a very ... (25-Nov)
Speeches, Health
I rise today to speak on the critically important issue of anaphylaxis management in schools and, in particular, the availability of affordable EpiPens. Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction which, according to Anaphylaxis Australia, usually occurs within 20 minutes of exposure to... (24-Nov)
Speeches, The Economy
Mr ROBB (Goldstein) (6.06 pm, November 12, 2008)—Just under 12 months ago, the former government left this economy with no debt and a strong $20 billion plus surplus.
Within 12 months the surplus is virtually all spent, and the community is being softened up for deficit spending and a return to ... (12-Nov)
Speeches, Infrastructure, The Economy, Workplace Relations, Emissions Trading Scheme
I am a student of Machiavelli.
He lived 500 years ago.
And, the principles he observed back then hold true today – in politics, in business, in organisations.
Well, when Philip wrote to invite me to speak he said I might reflect on the role of government in future infrastructure.
In that... (30-Oct)
Speeches, Foreign Affairs
I rise in response to the ministerial statement on Burma. I have long had a personal concern with the oppressive regime in Burma. During my time in business I had many commercial interests in Thailand and gained an appreciation of the totally unacceptable conditions that applied across the border. I... (22-Oct)
Speeches, Community, Funding
I rise to speak on the current plight facing Australia’s pensioners and I thank the member for Tangney for bringing forward this motion. In its first 10 months, the Rudd government has ignored senior Australians and, as in so many other areas of government, it has been all talk and no action. But ta... (22-Sep)
Speeches, Foreign Affairs, Environment, Emissions Trading Scheme
“The decision by the Rudd Government to support the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’s approval of the agreement between India and the USA, effectively condones the sale of uranium to India by other countries around the world.
“As the Coalition has been saying, the Government had no choi... (07-Aug)
Speeches, Foreign Affairs
The Hon Andrew Robb AO MP, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs and Member for Goldstein, recently addressed a lunch hosted by the Australia / Israel Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) after returning from a six-day visit to Israel.
During Mr Robb’s visit to Israel he visited Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, ... (05-Aug)
Speeches, Foreign Affairs
“The failure of the Government to manage, protect and grow Australia’s foreign relationships in the Asia / Pacific in a balanced manner.”
Mr ROBB (Goldstein) (3.25 pm)—For all the talk of the Prime Minister’s foreign affairs experience, after six months in government all the talk in our region is... (04-Jun)
Speeches, Foreign Affairs
Mr ROBB (Goldstein) (3.41 pm)—On behalf of the opposition, it is my privilege to support the sentiments just expressed by the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Australia has had peacekeepers in the field with the United Nations continuously for over 60 years. In Indonesia in 1947, Australians were part ... (28-May)