May 7, 2013
Ms PRU GOWARD (Goulburn—Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women) [12.05 p.m.]: While today I speak about Bowral Youth Refuge and its transfer from Community Services to the St Vincent de Paul Society, I preface my comments by saying that it is always a tragedy when children cannot live in their own homes, particular...
March 19, 2013
Ms PRU GOWARD (Goulburn—Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women) [1.01 p.m.]: The northern part of my electorate is known as the Southern Highlands. It is Gundungurra and Dharawal land, and although it was originally thought that the cool climate of the highlands did not support a permanent indigenous population, th...
March 12, 2013
Ms PRU GOWARD (Goulburn—Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women) [12.56 p.m.]: Goulburn, Australia's first inland city, celebrates its sesquicentenary this week. Goulburn, which I proudly call home, has a rich history that stretches back to early colonial times when land grants were made to free settlers such as Ham...
February 26, 2013
Ms PRU GOWARD (Goulburn—Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women) [12.24 p.m.]: I was grateful to spend the parliamentary recess in my electorate catching up with family and friends. An Australian summer that combines the Christmas celebrations with the holiday period is a perfect opportunity to celebrate what it is ...
November 20, 2012
Ms PRU GOWARD (Goulburn—Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women) [12.22 p.m.]: Here we are with Christmas decorations already up in the shops and Jingle Bells ringing in our ears before Parliament ends for 2012, so I thought I would take the time to reflect on the achievements and the difficulties faced during the y...
November 13, 2012
Ms PRU GOWARD (Goulburn—Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women) [12.50 p.m.]: I have noted on a previous occasion in this House that Chisholm Ross mental health facility in Goulburn has been allocated funding for an extra 12 beds. Last month I was pleased to welcome my colleague Kevin Humphries, the Minister for Me...
October 17, 2012
Ms PRU GOWARD (Goulburn—Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women) [7.01 p.m.]: September literally has been a blooming marvellous month in my electorate. The unseasonably warm weather this year—notwithstanding the surprising fall of snow last Friday—produced a spectacular display of blossoms and bulbs tha...
September 11, 2012
Ms PRU GOWARD (Goulburn—Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women) [1.03 p.m.]: Families moving to the electorate of Goulburn do so for a number of reasons: work, land prices, the gentler pace of life, community and rural pursuits.
Mr Paul Toole: And a good member.
Ms PRU GOWARD: And a very good member, I hope. ...
September 4, 2012
Ms PRU GOWARD (Goulburn—Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women) [12.13 p.m.]: To coin an oft used phrase: spring has surely sprung across New South Wales. The final day of winter left with a sharp snap of icy winds and snow on the high ground. In fact, there was snow in my back garden. The days are starting to get ...
August 21, 2012
Ms PRU GOWARD (Goulburn—Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women) [12.22 p.m.]: The Goulburn electorate extends over 7,000 square kilometres. I have spoken in this place before about the diverse nature of the electorate, comprising the city of Goulburn and the towns and villages that nestle within the electorate. The...