Mr FERGUSON (Bass) – Mr Speaker, I have had a lot of mud thrown at me in my time as a Liberal member of parliament and Liberal candidate but unfortunately today I have seen the lowest of the low from a political opponent. I have just read on Hansard the disgraceful comments that Mr Best [...]
Innovation, Science and Technology + Infrastructure 2011-12 budget estimates
The estimates process gave me the opportunity to raise a number of matters relating to my Innovation, Science and Technology portolio as well as some local issues with the minister responsible – in this case Mr O’Byrne. I’ve uploaded here Hansard in two parts: i) the estimates committee which is a free-flowing question and answer [...]
Education 2011-12 budget estimates
Well, here it is, in all its glory (and gloom). My much-talked-about exchange with the Minister for Education Mr McKim. Subject covered were not nearly as extensive as the portfolio deserved. If the Minister hadn’t been so rude, obstructionist and wasting so much time avoiding legitimate questions by distracting himself and changing the subject….. we [...]
School closure impact information – McKim’s careless, ignorant cut-and-paste
It was revealed in Estimates today that Educational Impact information provided to the 20 schools on Nick McKim and Lara Giddings’ hit list is little more than a cut and paste exercise. This just proves the so-called “consultation process” is a sham.
McKim refuses to release legal advice on BER
Education Minister Nick McKim has refused to release the Government’s legal advice on whether they are required to repay to the Commonwealth BER funds spent on schools that the Green-Labor Government closes.
