Senate debates
Wednesday, 11 February 2009
Matters of Public Interest
- (1 speech)
Order! It being 12.45 pm, I call on matters of public interest. I understand that informal arrangements have been made regarding speaking times for matters of public interest. With the... - Victorian Bushfires; Water; Ms Robyn Watson (3 speeches)
Before I commence the substance of my remarks, I want to briefly reflect on the terrible and tragic events that occurred over the weekend in Victoria. I imagine that all of us have, in one way or... - Victorian Bushfires (3 speeches)
You will forgive us Victorian senators if we have seemed a little distracted this past week. Our minds have understandably been on events back home. As I turn to those events, I am very pleased... - Victorian Bushfires; Machado-Joseph Disease (1 speech)
Before I begin my contribution on the matters of public interest, I want to place on record my profound sadness and regret at what has occurred in Victoria. I was born in Melbourne, I grew up... - Victorian Bushfires (1 speech)
I rise to join my Victorian colleagues this afternoon, especially my good friends Senators Fifield, Kroger and McGauran, and to join the statements of condolence made here and in the other place...
