Senate debates
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
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Order! It being 7.20 pm, I propose the question: That the Senate do now adjourn. - Millennium Development Goals (1 speech)
This evening I rise to speak on the importance of Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5, particularly in the face of the current global economic downturn. These goals enshrine our commitment to... - Bushfires (1 speech)
I rise to talk about the environment, especially national parks. I take the Senate back to what I said in my maiden speech to this chamber last September: I disagree with a lot that the New South... - Sri Lanka (1 speech)
On Tuesday afternoon of this week, I greeted two young Australians, Seran and Vishna, who had just completed a 300 kilometre walk from Sydney to Parliament House. The journey took nine days. It... - Work of the Senate (1 speech)
I wish to raise a couple of matters not only concerning my particular role as Manager of Opposition Business but also defending the good work of the Senate. On Monday, 17 August, Mr Albanese, the...
