Senate debates
Thursday, 15 June 2006
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Order! It being almost 11.00 pm, I propose the question: That the Senate do now adjourn. - Mr Clifford Hocking AM (1 speech)
I rise this evening to pay tribute to Clifford Hocking AM, who passed away on Monday, 12 June. He was a shining light in the development of artistic culture in Australia, and his life was devoted... - Albany Port Authority (1 speech)
I rise this evening to address an issue which affects Albany, a port on the southern coast of Western Australia. The issue goes to the heart of this small community of some 28,000 people. It is... - National Competition Council (1 speech)
A couple of weeks ago, what the Big Australian is now calling its new best friend, Treasurer Peter Costello, did not bother to make a decision, which seems rather out of character. In a week when... - Delegation Report: Denmark and Sweden; Civil Unions (1 speech)
I seek leave to incorporate my speech on the report on the delegation to Denmark and Sweden held on 16 and 27 October 2005. This report was tabled on 11 May last month. Leave granted. The... - Mary River: Proposed Dams (1 speech)
I want to speak again tonight briefly about the dams that have been proposed by the Beattie Labor government in Queensland, my home state, and indeed in the south-east corner where I reside....
