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I respect people of all sexualities; I respect people of all religions, all faiths. I love all Australians.
It is a fact that governments tend to put in place policies and strategies in response to current scenarios.
I believe the divine is part of the world, not in a pantheistic way but by way of the movement of the Spirit.
We will work constructively with China as we always have. Our futures are very much intertwined in the region.
Climate change is such a huge issue that it requires strong, concerted, consistent and enduring action by governments.
I've never been in parliament as a National, I gave up smoking about the same time [and] I've rid myself of two cancers.
I have always believed and promoted the fact that education and access to the knowledge society involves lifelong learning.
I reiterate that I am strongly committed to working with those on all sides of politics to improve how Parliament operates.
And I believe that the best buy in public health today must be a combination of regular physical exercise and a healthy diet.
Frankly, I've got to admit that I'm not perfect and have made some mistakes as some of the colourful stories about me reveal.
I have a track record of under-promising and over-delivering, whether it's on the economy, border protection, welfare reforms.
Humans remain entirely atmosphere dependent, so there is no choice but to respond to extreme climatic behaviour and its many effects.
Australia's migrant communities have built the country. It has been one of the key pillars of Australia's prosperity over generations.
Well I'm not convinced that expanding uranium mining is in the best interests of the country and the best interests of its environment.
When everyone feels that risks are at their minimum, over-confidence can take over and elementary precautions start to get watered down.
The purpose of life is to matter and be ever mindful of the opportunities that we can both individually and collectively provide for others.
The challenge that climate change presents to us, both in Australia and around the world, won't be solved by ramping up the nuclear industry.
Australia is not a secular country. It is a free country. This is a nation where you have the freedom to follow any belief system you choose.
For me, faith is personal, but the implications are social - as personal and social responsibility are at the heart of the Christian message.
Advances in science and medical research and public health policies have meant that life expectancy for Australians is one of the highest in the world.
What generally happens in this county is that our politicians don't serve us well because they don't tell the truth, and they don't keep their promises.
My view is we need the best environment for businesses to grow. That is the best opportunity to ensure wages can lift, not artificially but sustainably.
Operation Sovereign Borders has worked and delivered a human dividend that is compassionate and fair... our plan is simple. We won't change it. Labor will.
Today it has been estimated that the average 70 year old has four chronic conditions and consumes an average of 35 PBS scripts per year for those conditions.
There are genuine concerns about the status of children to be sent to Malaysia and also there are genuine concerns about the human rights record in Malaysia.
Each day, I send my kids to school, and I know other members' kids should also go to school, but we do not support our schools being turned into parliaments.
I'm committed to winning. The leadership of the Liberal Party is always the gift of the parliamentary Liberal Party, and I never make any presumptions on it.
You have to perform to the best of your ability, and if you have to argue stringently, if you have to persist and to state your case strongly, then you do it.
The strongest initiative that government can take to ensure Australia is prepared for population ageing, is to maintain a strong economy, and a secure nation.
Once you start to look into the guts of climate change you find that just about every scientific institution in the world is conducting research on the issue.
I don't want the values of others being imposed on my children in my school, and I don't think that should be happening in a public school or a private school.
To be an ethical leader is indeed to be different. This kind of leader acknowledges the complexity of running a responsible business, yet tries to do it anyway.
My mom always complains about my lack of a boyfriend. Well, next time she asks, I'm going to tell her I'm dating two different guys-Mr Duracell and Mr Energizer.
Recently though, our State Governments have discussed instigating a carbon trading scheme - the details are still to be decided - and that's an encouraging sign.
There was never going to be a right time for a band that was still recording and had health in its environment, had made a very good record and was playing well.
The Pro-Life cause is the preeminent cause of our time, and this struggle between the gospel of life and the culture of death will determine the destiny of mankind.
The concern is the Government is not coming clean and informing the Australian public of the assumptions that they have made to give rise to a $10.4 billion package.
In our early period we pretty much survived or perished on our capacity to reach people, and on getting into the pattern of having no money and playing lots of shows.
I believe that the quantum of our knowledge will increase considerably in the coming years and that scientists will continue to be amongst the brave voices speaking out.
Ultimately it is by harnessing the natural economic forces which drive society that the pollution tax offers us an opportunity to exert greater control over our environment.
The Capitol was an occasion where you arrive at a sign in the road that says you have arrived at a place you may not have expected to be, but you know how you got here: Next!
It's absolutely not acceptable for people to argue that, if we are going to do anything about climate change at all, well, the responsibility lies solely with the individual.
That was the crossover line for us, to be able to play that many shows, sell them out real quick and have that tribe queue up outside and still be a mystery to everybody else.
As Aboriginal people we have always retained our resilience, our humour and our cultural integrity - we will always retain our dreams and a vision for the future for our people.
The best thing I can do for someone who's not in a job is get them in a job, and this government has had the greatest success of any government at getting Australians into work.
I have always had, as I know many people have, a singular passion for Australia. I do love the sunburnt country, its ancient landscapes, its exhilarating reaches of sand and sea.
Greater public recognition will also be critical in encouraging prevention and early intervention, and more generally in building public support to meet the challenges of dementia.
I believe the team of Tony Abbott and Julia Gillard is the best leadership team for the Liberal Party and therefore part of the best leadership team of the Coalition for the country.
While it has been hurtful to my family and me to read constantly in the media that I was under investigation, I am pleased that as expected my spending has been found to be in order.
If you can see the invisible, then you can see the possible and provide the opportunities for trust, commitment and ways of empowering others to manage their past, present and future.