Author: Mia Davies
Thank you, Mr President, and I congratulate you on your recent election. I look forward to working with you in this chamber. I also extend my thanks to the Clerk and staff of Parliament House, who have made the new members feel welcome and have provided us with valuable guidance. I also acknowledge,... (23-Jun)
Author: Colin Holt
Before I start I would like to respectfully acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land upon which we meet.
It is a great honour for me to stand in this house to give my inaugural speech. Some very good colleagues of mine have always said that all we have done in our past is in preparation f... (17-Jun)
Author: Philip Gardiner
Mr President and honourable members, I acknowledge the traditional ownership of the Nyoongah people, on whose ground I stand, and it is my privilege to have you here while I make my first address in this chamber. As I was crossing the crosswalk approaching Parliament House this morning, on the top s... (16-Jun)
Author: Wendy Duncan
Today, as I deliver you my last conference address as State President, I just want to say – thank you for the wild ride! There certainly have been no dull moments, there have been plenty of challenges and I must say that I have had the most amazing experience. It is unlikely that anything in my life... (04-Apr)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Who would have thought that our little party –forged on the anvil of political disenchantment at Kellerberrin in 1913 - would re-emerge today as a force majeure in Australian politics? An irresistible wind of change that is wiping away years of political neglect.
Who would have thought the acorn of... (04-Apr)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Location: Rendezvous Observation City Hotel, Scarborough
On August 22nd 2008 I stood before you and said:
“The National Party of 2008 is confident and strong.
We are an independent third political force that may well be on the verge of commanding the balance of power in the Western Australian Par... (08-Nov)
Author: Wendy Duncan
I thank the Leader of the House for this opportunity. My friends and colleagues in the National Party of Western Australia and my family all know that when I wear my little turtle brooch it means I need courage for a momentous occasion or a challenge. This turtle brooch was given to me by one of my ... (26-Feb)
Author: Grant Woodhams
It is a great honour to address this Assembly. Peter Watson and I have run a few long races in our lives. Today is probably the longest race I haverun. There have been a few false starts, but it is great to be able to get to say what I want to say.
I represent the electorate of Greenough. I... (30-May)
Author: Vincent Catania
Mr President, I congratulate you on your elevation to the position of President in this chamber. Having had the good fortune of working with you in your role as a minister in the Gallop government, I firmly believe you will make a significant mark in the very important position of President of the L... (24-May)
Author: Terry Redman
It is with a sense of excitement, awe and trepidation that I stand here today before people whom I have previously seen only on television or read about in newspapers. Thank you, Mr Acting Speaker (Mr P.W. Andrews), for giving me the opportunity to address the Legislative Assembly for the first time... (30-Mar)
Author: Brendon Grylls
I wish to begin by thanking both sides of the House for the warm welcome I have received in the few days I have been here. This includes the parliamentary staff, who already know my name; I now look forward to learning their names. When contemplating a maiden speech we all aspire to say someth... (12-Dec)
Author: Terry Waldron
In rising to present my maiden speech, I feel extremely honoured, humble and proud to represent the Wagin electorate and indeed all Western Australians. It is a large responsibility and I look forward with positive enthusiasm to meeting that responsibility and doing the best I possibly can for... (23-May)
Author: Max Trenorden
I appreciate your attendance, Mr Speaker, and also the attendance of the officers of the Legislative Assembly at the seminar for new members held a few weeks ago. It made my position in this Chamber much easier and I trust that the three years in front of you, Mr Speaker, will be very successful one... (25-Jun)