Senate debates
Wednesday, 13 September 2006
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Order! It being 6.55 pm, I propose the question: That the Senate do now adjourn. - Iraq (1 speech)
We can only see what is occurring in Iraq by that which the Australian and international media chooses to report. Their decision to constantly convey the negative issues, such as the bombings and... - Victoria: Labor Government (1 speech)
I listened with interest as Senator Fifield stood up in this place last week and talked of ‘freedom fighters’, giving a commentary on the good work of the Victorian Labor government.... - Beattie Government; Queensland: Dams (1 speech)
The Queensland election was resolved last weekend, as all senators would know. I pass on my congratulations to the Beattie government for being re-elected. I note today the announcement of the... - Mr John Vander Wyk (2 speeches)
Before I call Senator Fifield, I would like to have a short break in the adjournment debate, if I may. Senators may be aware that Mr John Vander Wyk, the Clerk Assistant (Committees), who is at... - Music Education (1 speech)
I add my own best wishes as well. When Australians think of the basics of a good education, the first things they think of are literacy and numeracy—English and Maths. The next things they...
