Senate debates
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Matters of Public Interest
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Order! It being 12.45 pm, I call on matters of public interest. - Automotive Industry (1 speech)
The automotive and component manufacturing industry is important for my home state of South Australia and Australia as a whole, providing highly skilled, well-paid jobs for thousands of... - Water (1 speech)
I wish today to speak on an important matter of public interest which has seen a cruel blow dealt to a small rural community in my home state of Tasmania. I have spoken previously of the effects... - Domestic Violence (1 speech)
I rise today to address the issue of domestic violence in Australia. Yesterday was White Ribbon Day. Nine years ago the United Nations General Assembly declared that 25 November would be observed... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
Having been part of the union movement for 19 years, and a past branch secretary of the National Union of Workers Queensland branch, the introduction of the Work Choices legislation was one of... - New South Wales North Coast (1 speech)
I wish to inform parliament about my visit with the Nationals Leader, Warren Truss, to the New South Wales North Coast last week. After arriving late Monday, we started early Tuesday when Warren...
