Speeches

Entries for November 2011

Minerals Resource Rent Tax 2011

    Mrs MARKUS (Macquarie) (23:42): Many speakers before me have pointed out the damaging impact of the Gillard Labor government's minerals resource rent tax and how it treats sections of the community differently, how it divides the nation and how it will drive small business to th... (22-Nov)

Adjournment Speech - Aged Care

    Mrs MARKUS (Macquarie) (20:11): I am honoured to rise tonight to bring to light an issue not given priority by this government. Australia has an ageing population, and so with it grows the burden of supporting Australians in aged-care facilities. Without the government allocatin... (22-Nov)

Private Members' Business - Tuberculosis Clinics in PNG

    Mrs MARKUS (Macquarie) (12:32): I am honoured to have the opportunity to speak on this important private member's motion, and I thank the member for Leichhardt for his work in raising awareness of the challenge tuberculosis poses for Papua New Guinean and Australian citizens in ou... (21-Nov)

National Health Reform Amendment (Independent Hospital Pricing Authority) Bill 2011

    Mrs MARKUS (Macquarie) (21:11): Government has an obligation to ensure that the health services it provides are relevant and effective for patients. Government has an obligation to provide quality health services while also achieving value for taxpayers' dollars. Today we addres... (01-Nov)