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International Women’s Day in Bondi
This morning I celebrated International Women’s Day in Bondi at the Waverley Council’s ‘Women by the Waves’ Breakfast.
This great initiative by Waverley Council celebrates the central role of women in our society and promotes this year’s international theme of ‘Empowering Women to End Poverty by 2015’.
Mayor Sally Betts opened the …
Clovelly Students Make A Difference
Malcolm Turnbull MP, Federal Member for Wentworth, made a visit today to Clovelly Public School to recognise the impressive efforts of students who have helped raise valuable funds for school children in Mozambique.
Malcolm, a member of UNICEF Australia’s Parliamentary Association, presented students with a certificate of appreciation and a UNICEF …
Malcolm Turnbull urges homeowners who have installed foil insulation to call hotline and seek an immediate safety inspection
Malcolm Turnbull is urging all homeowners who installed foil insulation through the Rudd Government’s failed home insulation program to seek an urgent safety inspection to ensure their homes are safe.
“Safety is paramount and I encourage any homeowners who have been part of this program to seek urgent information by calling the …
Turnbull welcomes inquiry into cost and availability of finance for Small Business
Malcolm Turnbull has welcomed a Senate decision for an inquiry into the Access for Small Business to Finance. The Senate Inquiry will examine the difficulties the small business community continues to face in receiving access to affordable and adequate finance.
‘I have spoken to thousands of small businesses both locally …
Happy Chinese New Year!
As the Year of the Tiger approaches, I would like to wish everyone a Happy Chinese New Year.
The Lunar New Year is a wonderful time to embrace our community’s cultural diversity and to share in the traditional celebrations of Chinese culture.
This year, there are a number of Chinese New …
Speech in the House: Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme
Speech to the House of Representatives
Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bills 2010
8 February 2010
TURNBULL (Wentworth) (12.46 pm)—I rise to speak on the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2010 and related legislation. All of us here are accountable not just to our constituents but also to …
Solar Bondi Launch
On Saturday I attended the ‘Solar Bondi Launch’ to unveil newly installed solar panels on the Bondi Pavilion and Bondi Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club. Part of Waverley Council’s commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, this initiative will, over its lifespan, save around $25 000 on energy bills, generate over …
Woollahra Citizenship Ceremony
Last night I attended the Woollahra 2010 Citizen of the Year Awards and Citizenship Ceremony. Along with welcoming many new citizens as they took their oath, each year Woollahra Council recognises and honours residents who have demonstrated excellent citizenship and contribution to the wider community.
Mr Donald Ritchie and Mary Ritchie …
Australia Day Honours
I would like to congratulate all Australians who were honoured in the Australia Day 2010 Honours List.
The Australia Day Honours List is a fantastic way to recognise hardworking Australians and their significant achievements and service to the community. Indeed, it is individuals like these that help to enrich our communities …
Waverley Council Citizenship Ceremony
Yesterday I had the pleasure of celebrating Australia Day with a record 100 new Australians who took the oath to become citizens at Waverley Municipal Council’s Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony.
Australia Day provides an excellent opportunity to become a new citizen and I was honoured to share this special occasion with …