Senate debates
Wednesday, 19 September 2007
Matters of Public Interest
- Ageing Parents of Children with a Disability (1 speech)
I would like to speak today about an ongoing and serious issue for parents of children with a disability. The issue actually hinges on the very poignant question: what happens when we are too old... - Mr Bruce Trevorrow (1 speech)
I rise today to draw the Senate’s attention to a landmark decision of the Supreme Court of South Australia concerning an Indigenous Australian, Mr Bruce Trevorrow. On 1 August this year,... - Tiwi Islands (1 speech)
I rise today to draw the Senate’s attention to land clearing on the Tiwi Islands. I think most Australians would be appalled to know what is happening in this beautiful part of Australia. I... - Problem Gambling (1 speech)
It is estimated that there are around 300,000 Australians who are problem gamblers and a further 2.3 million people who are directly affected by problem gambling. It is a very serious problem and... - Eye Health (1 speech)
On its website, the International Trachoma Initiative defines trachoma as a ‘hidden disease’. Trachoma itself is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. It has been known about...
