Senate debates
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
Matters of Public Interest
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Order! It being 12.45 pm, I call on matters of public interest. - Parliamentary Entitlements (3 speeches)
In the interests of transparency and accountability, I want to take this opportunity to make a short statement on an issue that has received media attention this morning in several newspapers... - Human Rights (1 speech)
I rise to speak in the matters of public interest debate, scheduled in the red and the Notice Paper today. I note that we have visiting our parliament today Dr Ines Alberdi, Executive Director of... - National Anti-Corruption and Integrity Commission (1 speech)
I am responding to the statement Senator Ludwig made a little earlier this hour. The Greens have called for the establishment of a national anti-corruption and integrity commission because we... - Delegation to Dharamsala (1 speech)
I want to take the opportunity today to reflect on a parliamentary delegation that I participated in over the winter recess. It was the first delegation of parliamentarians to visit Dharamsala,... - Skilled Migration (1 speech)
Australia is a preferred destination for many migrants, either for a temporary stay or on a permanent basis. Australia has many levels of entry to accommodate its needs and the needs of... - Suicide (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on the difficult topic of suicide and, in particular, what can be done to prevent suicide occurring. I particularly refer to a seminar I attended recently in my home state...
