Senate debates
Wednesday, 9 August 2006
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Order! There being no further consideration of government documents, I propose the question: That the Senate do now adjourn. - Voluntary Student Unionism (1 speech)
I wish to bring to the attention of the Senate tonight some facts about the impact of the government’s so-called VSU legislation, legislation that prevents higher education institutions... - Australian Defence Force (1 speech)
As Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence I am honoured to observe the very best of the work that the Australian Defence Force does. That work is difficult and some of it goes... - Non-Government Organisations (1 speech)
I rise tonight to speak about a very important sector in our community, and that is the third sector, or the NGO sector, as it is often referred to. This sector is essential to the wellbeing of... - Human Rights (1 speech)
When the Senate rose in June, I was part way through remarks—and I think that Senator Coonan was here at the same time, so she gets to hear instalment No. 2—regarding serious human...