Senate debates
Wednesday, 11 March 2009
Matters of Public Interest
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Order! It being 12.45 pm, I call on matters of public interest. - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
Today I take the opportunity to refer to aspects of the Fair Work Bill 2008 that has been introduced into the Senate in the last few days. I did not have an opportunity to speak in the second... - Great Southern Region (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on an issue that is relevant to Western Australia. I rise to support the proposed rescue plan put forward by the Premier of Western Australia to assist the people of the... - Paid Parental Leave (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about the need for the government to support Australian mums and dads by introducing a paid parental leave scheme in this year’s budget. For more than 30 years,... - Nation Building and Jobs Plan; Workplace Relations (15 speeches)
I rise to make a contribution to the matters of public interest discussion. I know that MPIs and second reading debates are far ranging, which is good and encouraging. I have to make some comment... - Queensland: Economy (1 speech)
For the first time in my life I am worried not about me and my future but about the future of our country. I have absolutely no confidence that the Prime Minister, Mr Rudd, or the Treasurer, Mr... - Workplace Relations (9 speeches)
This is a bigger than normal week in the Senate. We have heard government senators speak, and each one who stands up does so with hubris. We have heard it from senators in this Wednesday...
