Senate debates
Monday, 1 December 2008
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I move: That the Senate do now adjourn. - World AIDS Day; Kokoda Development Program (1 speech)
Today marks the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day. It is important on this occasion that we remember the devastation caused by HIV-AIDS in our own country and elsewhere in the world. While we... - National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (1 speech)
Today Parliamentarians against Child Abuse and Neglect hosted an important event which showcased an initiative which I think is a standout in the protection of children. This parliamentary group... - Mr Cecil Angus ‘Mick’ Boston (1 speech, 2 comments)
I rise tonight to present my first adjournment speech to this parliament and to talk about a friend who passed away last week—Cecil Angus ‘Mick’ Boston, aged 87. Mick was born... - Ms Joy Palmer (1 speech)
Tonight I want to pay tribute to a strong woman trade unionist. Last month in South Australia, Joy Palmer, a good woman and a strong woman, lost her battle with breast cancer. I first met Joy... - Veterans Entitlements (1 speech)
Earlier in the debate this evening on the Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Further 2008 Budget and Other Measures) Bill 2008, Senator...
