On this day, at this dark, quiet hour, we are brought together as communities of Australians to honour and nourish the memory of our countrymen and women who served and died in wars and other operations.
Death of Mr Thomas Albin Gray (Pastor Tom)
Mr Speaker, I am particularly sad tonight to bring to the attention of the House the passing of the late Mr Thomas Albin Gray, known as Tom to his family and friends. My thoughts tonight are particularly with his wife, June, and their family. Tom Gray was a wonderful pastor of a local Christian church [...]
Death of Mr Frederick Royce Edwards AM
Mr Speaker, I was very sad, along with many people from Northern Tasmania and, indeed, around our State and the country to learn recently of the sudden passing of the late Mr Frederick Royce Edwards AM, known as Fred to his friends, who lived an active and vibrant life and in his senior years was [...]
Speech to Parliament: Amazing Tasmanians
This is a speech I gave on Wednesday 28th March 2012, celebrating some great people I am proud to call fellow Tasmanians.
World Teachers Day – a time to recognise and reflect on our great teachers
World Teachers Day is a great time to recognize the positive contribution teachers make to the future of each and every Tasmanian child. Great teachers make learning fun, they inspire, encourage and bring out the best in every child.
