Senate debates
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
Matters of Public Interest
- Defence Procurement (1 speech)
On this matter of public interest today I want to talk about the absolute necessity for more early industry consultation within the purview of the Department of Defence. In that context, the... - Service Clubs (1 speech)
I rise to speak on something that is very close to my heart, and that is the service clubs we have in Australia: Apex, Lions and Rotary especially. We were privileged in my home town of Inverell... - Asylum Seekers (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about a matter that is very important: the way Australia treats some of the most vulnerable people who arrive on our shores seeking our protection. We know that, despite... - Automotive Industry (1 speech)
I would like to speak about the automotive industry. In 1856, the Holden brand was initially established in South Australia as a saddlery business. Forty years later, in 1897, David Shearer... - Indonesian Language in Australia (3 speeches)
I have here a report, Indonesian language in Australian universities: strategies for a stronger future, authored by David Hill from the Murdoch University Asia Research Centre. Professor Hill... - Australian Republican Movement (1 speech)
I congratulate David Morris on becoming the new National Director of the Australian Republican Movement. He is a former diplomat, senior political adviser and senior public servant and recently...
