Senate debates
Tuesday, 18 March 2008
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I move: That the Senate do now adjourn. - Skilled Migration (5 speeches)
I rise to seek an apology from the Labor Party tonight, and I am sure it will be forthcoming, especially with Senator Conroy in the chamber! The Labor Party attacked our party over... - Tuberculosis and HIV (1 speech)
Wandering through the first-floor public area of this place the other day, I came across a corrugated iron and sacking shack. The shack popped up in the middle of our public area and is the... - Tasmanian Devils (5 speeches)
I rise tonight to bring to your attention the plight of the Tasmanian devil. This unique animal’s population is under threat from an aggressive, horrific and very unusual cancer. It takes... - 60th Anniversary of the State of Israel (7 speeches)
Tonight I stand to show support and solidarity for the 60th anniversary of the state of Israel. Last week, the House of Representatives celebrated the 60th anniversary of the state of Israel.... - Obscene Language on Television (3 speeches)
I begin my address this evening by stating for the record that I am not a wowser. I have a broad acceptance of the Australian vernacular and the colourful use of language that permeates many... - Mr John Russell (1 speech)
I seek leave to speak for 20 minutes. Leave granted. I thank the Senate. On 6 March, a close friend and mentor of mine passed away suddenly. John Francis Russell was just 65 years old. He was not... - Queensland: Local Government (3 speeches)
Tonight I want to use this adjournment debate in the Senate to congratulate a number of the new mayors that have been elected in Queensland following the local government elections on Saturday.
