Senate debates
Tuesday, 22 March 2011
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Order! There being no further consideration of government documents, I propose the question: That the Senate do now adjourn. - Women (1 speech)
In many ways Australia has taken great steps forward in the recognition of the role of women in our society and in progress towards equality between men and women. As early as 1894, women were... - Hill, Alderman Maurice, OAM, PHF (1 speech)
I would just like to associate myself with the remarks of Senator Polley in relation to the women inducted last week. There are some brilliant achievements there, and the comments were very well... - Building the Education Revolution Program (1 speech)
‘A dream come true. Our school wasn’t crumbling but this brings us into the 21st century in terms of how we can teach our students.’ Those are the words of Blackmans Bay Primary... - Multiculturalism (1 speech)
Australia is a country that has benefited greatly from diversity. Being from migrant stock, I have personally benefited from migration and the infusion of other cultures into our nation. Yet,... - Tuberculosis (1 speech)
I rise to discuss the global epidemic of tuberculosis, TB, and particularly its effect on women. While I will share with you some of the key achievements that have been made in the fight against... - Building the Education Revolution Program (1 speech)
Tonight I would like to inform the Senate of how the federal Labor government’s Building the Education Revolution Program has been a great success in South Australia. The BER was announced... - Building the Education Revolution Program; New South Wales Election (1 speech)
I would like to quickly respond to Senator McEwen’s comments about the Building the Education Revolution and say a bit about New South Wales, where 56 per cent of the complaints about the... - Grey, Eleanor (Betty) OAM (1 speech)
Whilst it is tempting to respond to the rant we just heard from Senator Williams, I have something much more important to deal with. I want to talk about Eleanor Grey OAM, better known as Betty.... - General Practice (1 speech)
The waste and incompetence of this government is manifest. Every department is touched by it and the reasons can always be traced back to one very common factor and that is that political... - New Farm, Queensland (1 speech)
Mr Acting Deputy President Barnett, I am in your grace, again, and I do accept your generosity, as always, in taking the chair. Tonight I want to talk about the celebration called New Farm... - Donor Conception (1 speech)
Thank you, Mr Acting Deputy President Barnett. It is perhaps appropriate that you are in the chair at the moment because I speak this evening about the rights of children—the right of a... - Murray VC, Lieutenant Colonel Harry (1 speech)
by leave—Tasmanian-born Lieutenant Colonel Harry Murray is Australia’s most highly decorated soldier and I believe his story deserves to be told. He was awarded the Victoria Cross,... - International Blind Cricket Series; Oxfam Trailwalker (12 speeches)
I seek leave to speak for up to 20 minutes. - Defence Procurement (1 speech)
I seek leave to speak for up to 20 minutes. Leave granted. I thank the Senate. I have spoken on a number of occasions in recent years about reforms to the defence procurement system. I have also...
