Senate debates
Wednesday, 13 May 2009
Matters of Public Interest
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Order! It being 12.45 pm, I call on matters of public interest. - Mining (1 speech)
I rise to speak on a matter of public interest that has been causing anger, fear and apprehension in my duty electorate of New England. There has been significant community concern that... - Federal Magistrates Court (1 speech)
Last August, the government received a report entitled Future governance options for federal family law courts in Australia, prepared by Mr Des Semple. The terms of reference of the Semple review... - Environmental Conservation (4 speeches)
I rise today to draw the attention of the Australian Senate and the Australian people to criminal activity occurring in southern Tasmania. It is occurring as we speak. That criminal activity is... - Aged Care (2 speeches)
I rise to speak on a matter of public importance and draw attention to the report on aged care that was recently tabled in this place. On 29 April 2009 the Senate Standing Committee on Finance... - Child Abuse (1 speech)
Today I would like to take the opportunity to talk about one of society’s few remaining taboos: child abuse and how adult survivors still suffer from their traumatic childhood experiences...
