Speeches

Private Members' Business - ADF personnel and 'undeclared operations'

Mr LINDSAY (Herbert) (7:32 PM) —As shadow parliamentary secretary with portfolio responsibility for medals, I want the House to know and understand that I completely support the recognition of the service that these submariners have given to our ...

Appropriations Bill (No.1) 2009 - Budget debate

Mr LINDSAY (Herbert) (5.22 pm)—I would like to report to the House that in my electorate I am picking up very deep concerns in the community about the deficit and the debt that has been forced upon our country.

Constituency Statements - Herbert Electorate

Mr LINDSAY (Herbert) (4:24 PM) —During election campaigns, good things happen and concerning things happen.

Defence Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2009 - Second Reading

Mr LINDSAY (Herbert) (11:34 AM) —Before the member for Blair leaves, I think I need to put some things on the public record which both he and I will agree on.

Higher Education Legislation Amendment (Student Services) Bill 2009 - Second Reading

Mr LINDSAY (Herbert) (10:33 AM) —I am disappointed that my good friend the member for Moreton did not take my interjection.

Private Members' Business - Nation Building Infrastructure Policies

Mr LINDSAY (Herbert) (8:23 PM) —The motion before the parliament tonight talks about the government’s nation-building infrastructure policies for dealing with the global financial crisis.

Committees - Public Works Committee

Mr LINDSAY (Herbert) (9:49 AM) —by leave—This report is very significant to Townsville.

Queensland state election

Mr LINDSAY (Herbert) (8:50 PM) —Tonight I would like to address my comments to those who are watching and listening to this broadcast, and I want to ask them to have an open mind.

North Queensland floods - statements on indulgence

Mr LINDSAY (Herbert) (2:48 PM) —I would like to report to the House in relation to our visit yesterday to Ingham—the epicentre of the coastal floods.

3rd Brigade, Townsville

Mr LINDSAY (Herbert) (8:35 PM) —Tonight I pay tribute to the 3rd Brigade of the Australian Defence Force.

Fair Work Bill 2008 - Second Reading

Mr LINDSAY (Herbert) (6:17 PM) —What a great democracy we live in.

Nation Building Funds Bill 2008 (and others)

Mr LINDSAY (Herbert) (11:14 AM) —This morning I would like to bring to the parliament’s attention what is, effectively, a reality check.