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Mr BRIGGS (Mayo) (11:11): I rise to speak on the motion moved by the member for Petrie. In beginning I say that this place deals with two great responsibilities. One is ensuring Australia's national security; the other is the management of the nation... »
Mr BRIGGS (Mayo) (12:19): I rise to speak on this motion moved by the member for Fraser. I note the first two points that the member's motion refers to, recognising the important role of the Australian Public Service in upholding and promoting our de... »
Mr BRIGGS (Mayo) (12:41): It is a pleasure to rise and speak against the Family Assistance and Other Legislation Amendment (Schoolkids Bonus Budget Measures) Bill 2012 as the member for Macarthur did so well just now. It was an excellent contribution... »
Mr BRIGGS (Mayo) (12:02): I too rise to acknowledge the untimely death of Jim Stynes. I do not make a practice of speaking on these motions unless I have some personal connection in this place, but I am originally from Victoria and, growing up as a y... »
Mr BRIGGS (Mayo) (12:40): I also rise to speak on the Fair Work Amendment (Textile, Clothing and Footwear Industry) Bill 2012. It is a bill which is basically a long note to the parliament to admit failure, because this bill says that the much herald... »
Mr BRIGGS (Mayo) (12:50): It is a pleasure to follow the member for Mitchell and what I thought was an outstanding contribution to this debate. Like him, I have had numerous small businesses—the people those on the other side do not like to hear abou... »
Mr BRIGGS (Mayo) (11:32): It is a great pleasure and privilege to follow the member for Longman and his outstanding contribution to this debate. I congratulate him on it. As a young person in this parliament—the youngest ever elected to federal parli... »
Mr BRIGGS (Mayo) (11:15): I rise to speak against this motion of the importance of the minerals resource rent tax. It disappoints me that the Chief Government Whip continues down the negative path that the Labor Party takes in this place, using all h... »
Mr BRIGGS (Mayo) (17:27): I strongly oppose the Road Safety Remuneration Bill. It is a veiled attempt by the Labor Party to give more power to its union mates; it is an attempt cloaked in a pretend effort to improve safety for Australians on the road... »
To watch this Parliamentary video, please click here. Mr BRIGGS (Mayo) (16:30): Let's hope the rain does not wash away the road, so we can get to the airport! I rise this evening to speak on this Year of the Farmer, a very worthwhile and appropriat... »