Senate debates
Wednesday, 18 March 2009
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Order! It being past 7.20 pm, I propose the question: That the Senate do now adjourn. - Rock Lobster Industry (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on a matter of great importance to the Western Australian community. I refer to the perilous state of WA’s estimated $300 million per annum rock lobster industry. It... - Turkish-Australian Community (1 speech)
Mr President, as you are well aware, I rarely speak on adjournment, but tonight I have been moved to speak because of a series of events that have taken place this week. In particular, I want to... - Mr Michael Atchison (1 speech)
I rise tonight to speak about one who South Australia claims as its own, and who sadly we recently farewelled. Cartoonist, artist and educator, Michael Atchison died on 16 February this year at... - Commonwealth Grants Commission (1 speech)
I rise to address an issue that is relevant to Western Australia. It follows the announcement by the Commonwealth Grants Commission that Western Australia is to receive a $311 million cut in its...