Senate debates
Tuesday, 5 September 2006
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Order! There being no further consideration of documents, I propose the question: That the Senate do now adjourn. - Childhood Obesity (1 speech)
Tonight I wish to advise the Senate that I had the pleasure of speaking about the issue of obesity, including in a debate at the 10th International Congress on Obesity in Sydney. The congress was... - Tasmanian Forestry Industry (1 speech)
I would like to address the Senate tonight to correct the record regarding the Labor Party’s support for the Tasmanian forestry industry and, in particular, the Tasmanian Community Forest... - Multiculturalism (1 speech)
I want to speak about an issue that has been debated today and last night in this chamber and in the wider community—that is, commentary by senior members of this government, and by others... - John Cummins (1 speech)
Tonight I rise to pay tribute to an inspirational leader of working men and women. ‘Dare to struggle. Dare to win. If you don’t fight, you lose’ was the often-used catchcry by... - Gunns Ltd (1 speech)
Gunns Ltd is the largest hardwood chip operator in the world. In fact, it is Tasmania’s largest private landowner and a major employer in Tasmania, employing over 1,200 people. As the... - Defence (1 speech)
This evening I rise to raise concerns about how the government is doctoring the facts when it comes to some embarrassing truths from the Department of Defence. The government’s sultans of... - United Nations International Day of Support for Victims of Torture (1 speech)
This evening I want to talk about an event that was held in Brisbane on 25 June for Amnesty International—an organisation which many people in this chamber know and respect. The event was... - Queensland Election (1 speech)
Tonight I want to talk about the Queensland election, but not in the way of talking about who is going to win, which party is best or which party has the best policies. Tonight I want to spare a... - Domestic Violence (1 speech)
Earlier today I received an invitation, as did everyone in this place, to attend the Canberra launch of White Ribbon Day. The Canberra launch will be a preview of the advertising materials and...
