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05.10.05 - The Future for Women at Work � 5 October, 2005
I�d like to thank the CPSU for inviting me to speak tonight, and begin by congratulating you on the excellent work you are doing for your members in resisting the Federal Government�s industrial relations agenda.
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27.11.03 - Industrial Manslaughter
The ACT is poised tonight to become the first jurisdiction to legislate a specific crime of industrial manslaughter.
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12.12.02 - Refugees and the ACT
Speech delivered in the Assembly by Katy Gallagher MLA, in debate on a motion.
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12.12.02 - A Fair-Go for Outworkers in Australia
A Speech by Katy Gallagher MLA to secure the rights of outworkers and contribute to the abolitionof textile sweatshops
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21.11.02 - Status of Women in the ACT - tabling of report
It is with great pleasure that I rise today to speak to the report of the Select Committee on the Status of Women in the ACT.
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20.11.02 - CFMEU Adjournment Debate
Earlier this week I was browsing through the CFMEU journal, the Building Worker, which I have to say was an excellent read, when I came across an article which I thought worthy of the Assembly’s attention
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25.09.02 - Review of Children's TV Advertising Standards Needed
As a community, the health of our children should be very important to us. If we spot a problem developing in the health of our children, we should take a holistic approach to treat and prevent that problem. This is what this motion aims to do
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22.08.02 - Matter of Public Importance - Endangered suburbs in the ACT
I raise this matter today because it reflects an important and positive development for the future of Canberra as a garden city and for the amenity and lifestyle of Canberra residents. The Australian Council of National Trusts conducts an Endangered
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21.08.02 - Crimes (Abolition of Offence of Abortion) Bill
This law is now a dated reminder of the 19th century, where abortion was a far more risky procedure than it currently is, and was legislated against to protect the lives of women. This is no longer the case and we must accept that we are no longer a soci
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21.08.02 - Adjournment Debate - Refugee Poll in Canberra Times
I just rise to talk about an article that appeared in the Canberra Times today correcting an article that appeared in the Canberra Times on 11 August. It was on the subject of children in detention centres.
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21.08.02 - Gallagher Bill - final speech
These are very straightforward amendments with a straightforward purpose to protect the right of women seeking abortion to the safest medical care, to protect the right of medical practitioners and others not to be involved in an abortion procedure if the
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21.08.02 - Repeal of the Health Regulation (Maternal Health Information) Act
I rise to speak in support of Mr Berry’s bill but not to speak on my bill, Mr Deputy Speaker. I believe that women have the right to make choices about their own health. I believe that women have the right to determine if and when they want childr
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20.08.02 - Speech on Finalisation of Estimates Report 2002 (20 August, 2002)
Thank you, Mr Speaker. I would just like to make a few comments in relation to the Select Committee on Estimates Report, in addition to the ones already made by Mr Hargreaves.
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20.08.02 - Matter of Public Importance - Garden City Plan 20 August, 2002
I raise this matter today because it reflects an important and positive development for the future of Canberra as a garden city and for the amenity and lifestyle of Canberra residents. The Australian Council of National Trusts conducts an Endangered Plac
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18.06.02 - 40 Years of Indigenous Suffrage
On June 18th it will be exactly 40 years since an amendment to the Commonwealth Electoral Act commenced and thus finally extended the right to vote to all Indigenous Australians
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08.05.02 - Inquiry into the ACT Childcare Industry
I must say that it always has amazed me that our child care workers who, I would argue, perform one of the most important jobs in our community are still having to struggle for fair wage justice and appropriate recognition for the valuable work they perf
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07.05.02 - Gallop Report Speech in Assembly
I just wanted to make a few comments on the Gallop report. I spent 8 years working in the disability sector and for four of those years as a support worker providing hands-on support to people with a disability, and then four years as an advocate with an
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10.04.02 - Stem Cell Research
Mr Speaker the level of debate on this issue in the public realm has surprised and disappointed me
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08.04.02 - Labor Statistics
The need for labour force statistics to more accurately reflect levels of employment in the ACT
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08.03.02 - International Womens Day 2002
International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate the wings of the Women’s Movement and to recognise the task ahead
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