Senate debates
Thursday, 18 August 2011
- United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees (1 speech)
I spoke yesterday in the chamber about the United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, an international treaty born out of the tragedy and bloodshed of the Second World War, and... - Same-Sex Relationships (1 speech)
I rise tonight to return to an issue that was before the Senate earlier today, not so much to reprise arguments that were well ventilated at that time but to throw some important light on... - Anglesea Barracks Peacekeeping Memorial, Australian Peacekeeper and Peacemaker Veterans Association (1 speech)
Tonight I wish to start by acknowledging that today, 18 August, is Vietnam Veterans Day. This day pays tribute to all servicemen who fought and fell in the Vietnam War, and I call upon all here... - Vietnam Veterans Day (1 speech)
I would like to associate myself with the comments of Senator Bilyk and congratulate her on her speech. Earlier today I joined with Vietnam veterans and their families to participate in a...
