Senate debates
Tuesday, 9 October 2012
- Digital Local Government program (1 speech)
Order! I propose the question: That the Senate do now adjourn. - Digital Local Government Program (1 speech)
I rise tonight to speak on the Digital Local Government program, another government program that forms part of the National Digital Economy Strategy. We are moving into an increasingly... - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healing Foundation (2 speeches)
Today I would like to talk to the Senate about the Healing Foundation. There is overwhelming evidence that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' mental health and social and emotional... - Afghanistan: Hazara People (1 speech)
In the world of refugees there are many deserving causes, but perhaps none more than that of the Hazara people of Afghanistan, who, through no fault of their own, survive persecution to become... - Australian Nuclear Free Alliance (1 speech)
I rise tonight to make some brief remarks about an event that occurred this past weekend just outside Alice Springs: the 15th meeting of the Australian Nuclear Free Alliance. It is the 15th... - Public Services (3 speeches)
I seek leave to speak for 20 minutes. Leave granted. Over the last few months we have heard much about the savage cuts that conservative governments are making to public services across... - Mental Health (1 speech)
Mr President, I seek leave to speak for up to 20 minutes. Leave granted. The month of October is a very significant and important month for the mental health sector, for people suffering with a...
