Senate debates
Wednesday, 3 December 2008
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Order! It being 7.19 pm, I propose the question: That the Senate do now adjourn. - Internet Safety (1 speech)
Tonight I rise to bring to the attention of senators one of the biggest challenges concerning the protection of our children. It is very appropriate, given the valedictory speech from Senator... - Climate Change (1 speech)
It is a pleasure to speak in the adjournment tonight. In the debate on climate change policy the government has not shown itself to be above the rhetoric of personal demonisation and straw-man... - Pacific School Games; Health: Obesity and Diabetes (1 speech)
This is a big week for Canberra, the host of the 2008 Pacific School Games, from 30 November to 6 December. Sunday’s spectacular welcome event featured a choreographed display and music by... - Dame Elizabeth Couchman Scholarship (1 speech)
I rise this evening to recognise the organisers and the winner of the Dame Elizabeth Couchman scholarship, an initiative of the Centennial Liberal Women’s Committee—part of the...