Senate debates
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Matters of Public Interest
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Order! It being past 12.45 pm, I call on matters of public interest. - Disability Services (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on a matter of public interest: people with disabilities and the role they play in our society. Firstly I want to mention the International Day of People with Disability,... - Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on the SIHIP program—the Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program in Indigenous communities. I would love to be able to report on some moves forward in... - Same-Sex Relationships (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about an issue that is important to all Australians who value human rights and fairness: marriage equality. Being able to celebrate your love for your partner before people... - Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Tasmania (1 speech)
I rise today in the matter of public interest debate to inform the Senate of the important work of the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren—GRG—support group in Tasmania. Recently I had... - Storm Financial Ltd (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on a matter of public interest. Members of this chamber will be well aware of the human and financial tragedy that resulted from the collapse of Townsville based investment... - Government 2.0 Taskforce; Open Government (1 speech, 1 comment)
Today I want to take the opportunity to recognise some of the excellent work that has been taking place by the Government 2.0 Taskforce; the commitment to openness and transparency by our Prime...
