90 Sec Diabetes

Mr RAMSEY (Grey–Government Whip) (13:37): I am currently the co-chair of the Parliamentary Friends of Diabetes-I often say that I’m actually the chair of the enemies of diabetes. We are holding a number of events in the House this week, including announcements today-which I was pleased to attend-by the beverage industry that they are committing…

Drought Relief

Mr RAMSEY (Grey–Government Whip) (10:45): Sadly, there are regions in South Australia that are starting to use the dreaded d-word, ‘drought’. Rainfall has been patchy. For many it’s okay-on my own farm, in fact, it’s okay-without being outstanding, and it hangs in the balance. Unfortunately, though, there are some large areas, particularly on Eyre Peninsula,…

Aged Care PMB

The DEPUTY SPEAKER ( Mr Buchholz ): I just remind honourable members that the member for Franklin was heard in silence. The member for Grey has the call. Mr RAMSEY: They ‘call on the government to be honest with Australians’. I mean, really, that is a bit rich coming from that side of the chamber.…