Senate debates
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
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Order! I propose the question: That the Senate do now adjourn. - Environment: Marine and Antarctic Research (3 speeches)
I rise to speak briefly on the pivotal role that Tasmania is playing in facilitating the federal government’s marine and Antarctic research agenda. Tasmania shared in over $200 million... - China; Poland (1 speech)
Twenty years ago earlier this month we remembered, commemorating one and celebrating the other, two momentous events of last century: the Tiananmen Square massacre in China and the first... - Cambridge Downs Store (1 speech)
This evening I rise to discuss a recent activity from approximately four weeks ago. On Saturday 23 May I was in Richmond, which is half way between Townsville and Mount Isa on the Overlanders... - Kidney Health Week (1 speech)
I rise to bring to the attention of senators this evening issues associated with Kidney Health Week, which recently took place nationally. I commend Kidney Health Australia for its efforts to... - Laura Indigenous Dance Festival (1 speech)
I was delighted to hear Senator Furner’s address to the chamber tonight about the little town of Richmond up where I live and where I have been a visitor by road on many occasions. It is...
