Senate debates
Tuesday, 2 February 2010
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Order! There being no further consideration of government documents, I propose the question: That the Senate do now adjourn. - Dr Jacqueline Dewar (1 speech)
I want to use this first adjournment of the year to thank the now departed Secretary of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the Australian Crime Commission, Dr Jacqueline Dewar. This is a... - National Library of Australia (1 speech)
I rise this evening to make some remarks about the National Library of Australia, which in 2008 celebrated its 40th anniversary. Over the last two years I have had the privilege of serving on the... - Australians with Disabilities (1 speech)
I rise this evening to bring to the attention of the Senate the very specific needs of Australians with disabilities and the government’s efforts to address these needs and improve... - Robert Atkins (1 speech)
Tonight I pay tribute to a great Australian who made a significant contribution to my home state of South Australia and, indeed, to the nation. It is with great sadness that I stand in this place... - Hon. Michael Hodgman QC, MP (3 speeches)
Tonight, I stand to pay a tribute to an outstanding member of parliament—one of the greatest orators of our time—and that is the Hon. Michael Hodgman QC, MP. Michael Hodgman has had... - Mr Robert Atkins (1 speech)
I rise with deep sadness tonight to speak on the passing over the Christmas break of a great Australian, Mr Robert Atkins, and to support and endorse the remarks of Senator Xenophon earlier this... - Q150: ‘An Oriental Journey through Queensland’ Exhibition (1 speech)
This evening I want to talk about an exhibition that was formed in Queensland as part of the Queensland 150 years celebration. The 150 years celebration gave an opportunity for people across...
