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I still cherish the memory of walking into the Parliament for the first time.

As I've learned in my time in the state legislature, important legislation is always a work in progress.

I had almost forgotten to tell you that I have already been to the Parliament House; and yet this is of most importance. For, had I seen nothing else in England but this, I should have thought my journey thither amply rewarded.

I understand the damage the expenses crisis has done to Parliament, and the paramount importance of restoring trust in our politics.

We have in the last two years, we have passed 350 legislation in the parliament, most of which deal with democratization, human rights, and of course, economy.

People's lives are in the care of the railways when they get on a train. The railways should remember that.

I'm pleased to announce that my government will build the much-needed Melbourne airport rail link.

I am seeking every day to restore faith in Parliament - to ensure we have a House of Commons which is representative, effective and reconnected to the people we serve.

It is true that I entered parliament at the age of 23, and have now been representing the people of my constituency for over twenty years.