David Littleproud (LNP-Maranoa) – Maiden Speech

Sep 13, 2016

This is the maiden speech by David Littleproud, the Liberal National member for the Queensland electorate of Maranoa.

Littleproud will sit as a member of The Nationals in Canberra.

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Hansard transcript of maiden speech by David Littleproud, LNP member for Maranoa.

The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Before I call the honourable member for Maranoa, I remind the House that this is the honourable member’s first speech. I ask the House to extend to him the usual courtesies. I personally would like to welcome my northern neighbour. We share a boundary of about 800 kilometres. [Read more…]

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John McVeigh (LNP-Groom) – Maiden Speech

Sep 12, 2016

This is the maiden speech to the House of Representatives by John McVeigh, LNP member for Groom.

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Hansard transcript of John McVeigh’s maiden speech to the House of Representatives as the LNP member for Groom.

The DEPUTY SPEAKER (Mr Goodenough): Before I call the honourable member for Groom, I remind the House that it is the honourable member’s first speech. I ask that the House extend to him the usual courtesies. [Read more…]

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Sen. James McGrath (Lib-Qld) – Maiden Speech

Jul 16, 2014

Senator James McGrath has delivered his first speech to the Senate.

McGrath

McGrath, a Liberal senator from Queensland, was elected at the 2013 federal election. His term began on July 1 and will end on June 30, 2020.

Prior to his election, McGrath worked as a political strategist and campaign director in Queensland. [Read more…]

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LNP Running Anti-Union Campaign In Griffith By-Election

Feb 06, 2014

This is an advertisement posted on YouTube by the Liberal National Party for this weekend’s Griffith by-election.

The by-election is to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of former prime minister Kevin Rudd. The ALP holds Griffith with a margin of 3.01% or 5,201 votes. There was a 5.45% two-party swing against Rudd in 2013 and a 3.86% swing in 2010. Rudd polled 53.09% of the primary vote in 2007 but this had declined to 40.36% in 2013. [Read more…]

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