This week in the parliament I had the opportunity to be present at a function hosted by the National Stroke Foundation. The National Stroke Foundation's objectives were to raise awareness about stroke victims in our community. One of the things I learned is that they do not like being called stroke victims. They are stroke…
I have the privilege of announcing to the House that last night saw the launch of the Parliamentary Friends of Small Business group. The group was co-launched by Gai Brodtmann, the member for Canberra, and me. I was quite perplexed that the parliament had not already had a friends of small business group, so when…
I rise to speak on the Superannuation Laws Amendment (Capital Gains Tax Relief and Other Efficiency Measures) Bill 2012 and the Superannuation Auditor Registration Imposition Bill 2012, which are currently before the House. The former bill provides capital gains tax relief for the merger of superannuation funds; introduces a new registration regime for auditors and…
On the weekend, I had the great privilege of playing two full games of Rugby League for the Murphys Creek Maulers. An honourable member: How do you feel? Mr BUCHHOLZ: I am very sore. I can inform to the House that I feel like a concertina! It was all in good fun; it was all…
It is indeed an honour to stand here in this House as a federal member of parliament; it gives me the opportunity to represent my electorate on so many issues. But each member's family pays an enormous sacrifice for the service we members give to this place. The strength that families give us is testament…
Tourism in Mount Tamborine and the surrounding areas was the hot topic for Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz MP during a tour of the region today, Tuesday 16 October. Mr Buchholz today hosted a business luncheon at local cheese-making business Witches Chase Cheese Co with Shadow Minister for Tourism Bob Baldwin and local tourism…
Monday 8 October 2012, marked 100 days since the introduction of the carbon tax which has forced up household electricity and gas prices, put new pressure on small businesses and is robbing the economy of confidence said Scott Buchholz MP, Federal Member for Wright. My message to the people of Wright is that I am…
Mr Deputy Speaker, I acknowledge your new position here in this House. There are people in this place that one tends to model themselves on and there are good men and women in this House. You have displayed statesmanlike qualities, which I have tried to emulate, and I praise you. For your contribution and ongoing…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (14:42): My question without notice is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to this power bill from Bunny Bite Foods in my electorate that clearly shows that the off-peak rate has increased by over 68 per cent. As a result of the carbon tax, they will be paying an…
I rise to speak in support of the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia 27th National Rally 2012, which will officially open next Tuesday, 16 October. The rally will be held in Boonah at the Boonah Showground & Coronation Park, and it will run from Monday 15 to Sunday 21 October. As of this morning…