Senate debates
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
- Textile, Clothing and Footwear Industry (1 speech)
I rise today to provide a voice to some of Australia's most vulnerable people. I refer to outworkers within the textile, clothing and footwear industry. The plight of outworkers in the TCF... - Commonwealth Grants Commission (1 speech)
As a senator for Western Australia, I rise tonight to address the current outdated and inequitable formula which the Commonwealth Grants Commission continues to use to determine GST-sharing... - Mining (1 speech)
A David versus Goliath battle continues in New South Wales's largest coal region, the Hunter Valley, between local farmers, environment groups and residents and their formidable opponent, King... - Manufacturing (1 speech)
This evening and this week we have been having a debate about the future of manufacturing in this nation. This future is critical for a strong future for all Australians. The Gillard government...