Senate debates
Tuesday, 20 September 2011
- Sydney Oxfam Trailwalker (1 speech)
In June of this year I spoke in the chamber about Ben Phillips and the Tigers' successful completion of the 100km Melbourne Oxfam trail walk for this year. I am pleased to inform the Senate this... - Stosur, Ms Samantha, Giteau, Mrs Bianca (1 speech)
As the coalition spokesperson for the status of women, I rise tonight to speak on the great achievement of Australian female tennis player Samantha Stosur, who beat 13-time grand slam winner... - The Australian Greens: 20 Years In Local Government (1 speech)
As the Greens spokesperson for local government I would like to pay tribute to 20 years of Greens representation in local government across Australia. The Australian Greens had their first... - West Terrace Cemetery Heritage Trail (1 speech)
Madam Acting Deputy President, I pose this question to you: what do an American ballerina with a Russian stage name; internationally renowned musician and composer Percy Grainger; South... - Farm Exit Support Program (1 speech)
In this chamber last week I asked a series of questions to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Ludwig, about the Farm Exit Support Program grants. The short story is... - Queensland Community Services Sector (1 speech)
Last Friday, I read with interest an adjournment speech by Senator Boyce in the Senate on 15 September. I spoke on 5 July of the historic campaign underway for equal pay for social and community... - Renewable Energy (1 speech)
Tonight I would like to speak about South Australia's commitment to renewable energy, especially the use of wind power. Currently, South Australia has approximately 15 wind farms dotted across... - Durban III (1 speech)
I would like to take this opportunity to make some comments about the government's decision that Australia should not attend the United Nations meeting in New York to mark the 10th anniversary of... - Learn Earn Legend! Program (1 speech)
I rise tonight to talk about the Learn Earn Legend! Work Experience in Government program which was conducted last week in parliament. This was the second year of the program. The program is... - West African Cocoa Production: Child Labour (1 speech)
I seek leave to speak for up to 20 minutes. Leave granted. Last month the sisters from ACRATH did their regular visitation and lobbying in parliament. ACRATH stands for Australian Catholic... - Member for Dobell (3 speeches)
by leave—In recent weeks I have been detailing in the Senate matters concerning the member for Dobell and his disgraceful behaviour. I have raised concerns about him being missing in action...
