Senate debates

Monday, 4 July 2011

  • Houston, Air Chief Marshal Angus AC, AFC (1 speech)
    Today, 4 July 2011, marks the end of the distinguished service of Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston in the Australian Defence Force, where he served for 41 years, the last six as Chief of the...
  • Palliative Care (1 speech)
    Two weeks ago I tabled and then spoke to my palliative care petition, which was signed by more than 4,000 Australians who care about palliative care. Later this week, I intend to table petitions...
  • Northern Territory: Health Services (1 speech)
    I rise this evening to place on record and to proudly boast of the support that this federal government has provided to people in the Northern Territory when it comes to the provision of health...
  • Indexation of Military Pensions (1 speech)
    Congratulations on your election to your new role, Mr Deputy President. Since the Senate debate on 16 June on the Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Amendment (Fair Indexation) Bill, my...