Senate debates
Tuesday, 6 September 2022
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Senators (0 speeches)
- Health Care: Skin Check Champions (1 speech)
There are many great causes and charitable organisations that we come across in these jobs. I do want to put on the record that Mr Scott Maggs, who is a longstanding friend of mine, has made a...
- Union Aid Abroad APHEDA (1 speech)
I want to speak about the important work of Union Aid Abroad APHEDA in supporting economic development in the Asia-Pacific. APHEDA was established in 1984 through the work of a young Australian...
- Early Childhood Education (1 speech)
Just last week I had the pleasure of visiting Kindaimanna Community Kindergarten and Byford Community Kindergarten with my state colleague, the Hon. Donna Faragher. The commitment of parent...
- The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (1 speech)
Australia is a committed and longstanding partner of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and it's now time for Australia to again play its part in the new replenishment round...
- National TAFE Day (1 speech)
Today is National TAFE Day, a day to stop and think about all the good work that TAFEs have done. My mum went to TAFE, I went to TAFE, my son went to TAFE. TAFE was a godsend for someone like...
- Labor Government (1 speech)
Ninety-seven is the number of times the Labor government, when in opposition, committed to reducing Australians power prices by $275 a year. This is a failed promise from the Labor Party. Not...
- Indigenous Health (1 speech)
As Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health, I would like to give a short update on Indigenous health in the first hundred days of this government. The Australian government is investing $106...
- Taxation (1 speech)
The Prime Minister fronted the National Press Club last week and gave the most pathetic response to a question about repealing the obscene stage 3 tax cuts. He said: 'We tried to amend them out....
- Invasive Species Management (1 speech)
Invasive species are wreaking havoc on Australia's ecosystems and threatening our biodiversity. There are huge costs not only to our biodiversity but to our farmers and our economy, costing at...
- Israel: Attacks (1 speech)
Last week I was fortunate enough to be in Israel, hosted by the wonderful organisation known as AIJAC. We spent time both in Jerusalem and in Tel Aviv, but what was potentially one of the most...
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (1 speech)
Yesterday, in questions without notice, I asked Senator Gallagher, the Minister representing the Minister for Health and Aged Care, about the availability of birth data. Her response included a...
- Asylum Seekers (1 speech)
When the Albanese government granted the long-suffering Murugappan family from Biloela a permanent visa last month, I found myself cautiously hopeful that it might signal a shift in the way we...
- Africa Down Under (1 speech)
Western Australia is home to a vibrant and diverse African community, and every year we celebrate a year of all things African and Australian. This year Africa Down Under, which is held annually...
- Workplace Relations: Qantas (1 speech)
I want to rise to make a quick contribution. I don't know if anyone saw the 4 Corners show on Qantas last night. I don't want to hear all the bulldust and all the excuses about COVID. We know all...
- Education (2 speeches)
I got into politics to help people through good government, not to judge them. However, there are some things that government should not be involved in, and that is especially so when it comes to...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Workplace Relations (30 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Senator Watt. United Workers Union secretary Tim Kennedy said that workplace laws should most...
- Jobs and Skills Summit (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Women, Senator Gallagher. Can the minister outline how the recent Jobs and Skills Summit, which I was privileged to attend on Thursday morning, placed women...
- Political Donations (17 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services, Senator Gallagher. Does the minister know of any Treasury portfolio precedent for removing...
- Climate Change (62 speeches)
Two weeks ago the government opened up 47,000 square kilometres of Australia's oceans for gas and oil exploration. The science is overwhelmingly clear—
- Economy (15 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Gallagher. In July this year the Reserve Bank governor issued a warning to the new government: … an important...
- Australian Future Leaders Foundation (8 speeches)
My question is for the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Wong. Minister, let's talk about the Australian Future Leaders Foundation. It's a foundation with no website. It appears...
- Economy (14 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Finance, Senator Gallagher. The independent Reserve Bank just released its monthly interest rates decision. Can the minister update the Senate on what that...
- Lismore: Floods (13 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Emergency Management, Senator Watt. Minister, as you're very well aware, the Liberals and Nationals, in government, made a commitment to the residents of...
- Agriculture Industry (11 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Watt. What are the latest figures from ABARES on the value of Australia's agricultural production and exports?
- Biosecurity (13 speeches)
Senator Watt is doing such a good job that my question is also for the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. On 9 August, the Labor government announced a $10 million biosecurity...
- Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers (0 speeches)
- Economy (5 speeches)
I move: That the Senate take note of the answer given by the Minister for Finance (Senator Gallagher) to a question without notice asked by Senator Paterson today relating to the Australian...
- Climate Change (2 speeches)
I move: That the Senate take note of the answer given by the Minister for Trade and Tourism (Senator Farrell) to a question without notice I asked today relating to gas and oil exploration. It is...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Reporting Date (1 speech)
I remind senators that the question may be put on any proposal at the request of any senator.
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Cost of Living (14 speeches)
I inform the Senate that, at 8.30 am today, 33 proposals were received in accordance with standing order 75. The question of which proposal would be submitted to the Senate was determined by lot....
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Commonwealth Ombudsman; Consideration (1 speech)
I move: That the Senate take note of the document. I rise to speak to Migration Act 1958 Commonwealth Ombudsman's reports Nos 20 to 22, 24 and 25 of 2022, as well as the government responses to...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- First Speech (0 speeches)
- Tyrrell, Senator Tammy (2 speeches)
e PRESIDENT (): Pursuant to order, I now call Senator Tyrrell to make her first speech, and I ask senators that the usual courtesies be extended to her.
- Payman, Senator Fatima (1 speech)
I rise to present my first speech—finally! I begin with the universal Islamic greeting of Assalaamu Alaykum, which translates to: may peace be upon you all. I acknowledge the Ngunnawal and...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Regulations and Determinations (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Bureaucracy (1 speech)
A wise man once said: 'Breaking someone's trust is like crumpling up a perfect piece of paper. You can smooth it over, but it's never going to be the same.' In 2022, Australians have a right to...
- Asylum Seekers (1 speech)
Last week the government held the Jobs and Skills Summit and congratulated itself for inviting everyone to the table and for being open to all ideas to upskill Australia and address workforce...
- Murray-Darling Basin (1 speech)
Last month, the Deputy Premier of South Australia, Susan Close, announced the appointment of Richard Beasley as the inaugural South Australian Commissioner for the River Murray. Mr Beasley's...
- Energy (1 speech)
I want to ring a warning bell this evening, a warning bell that should be ringing a lot louder than it is across our land. Last week, our major energy regulator, the Australian Energy Market...
- Taxation (1 speech)
I rise tonight to use my voice in this place on behalf of the community in Western Australia to urge Labor: do not continue with your plans to give $243.5 billion to billionaires. From the...
- Khosla, Professor Rajiv (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the care economy and about Professor Rajiv Khosla and his work in the robotics and innovation space. The tireless work of Professor Khosla and other stakeholders is now...
- Tasmania: Tourism Industry (1 speech)
It's been cold here in Canberra, but when it's cold like this in Tasmania, that's when Tasmania really hits its stride. The ground might be covered in slippery white frost, the days are shorter...
- Albanese Government (1 speech)
Given that you fellas always want blackfellas to provide cultural awareness training for you all, today I thought I'd teach you a little bit about our language and our culture. Today I'll talk...
- Taxation (1 speech)
I have a confession to make and I would confess my sins in a church, but Lambie in a church and worrying about the ceiling falling in, it is a bit too much. I've made a mistake. In the first days...
- Urannah Project (1 speech)
Prior the election the coalition government was supporting our regions and agricultural sector with record levels of funding for water infrastructure. This investment was especially critical in...
- Public Exhibition on Crimes of Communism (1 speech)
On the Saturday just gone, I had the absolute honour of attending the opening of an exhibition called the Public Exhibition on Crimes of Communism hosted by the Queensland chapter of the...
- COVID-19: Vaccination (1 speech)
Tonight I want to talk again about the lack of safety testing that was carried out with the vaccines. I also want to discuss the biochemistry once again because there are a lot more elements that...
- Pensions and Benefits (1 speech)
Today I have the privilege of sharing four stories of people who are struggling to survive on meagre income support payments and navigating our broken social security system. To start, here is...
