Senate debates
Wednesday, 21 November 2012
- Deepavali (1 speech)
At the request of Senator Lundy, I move: That the Senate notes that: (a) Friday, 16 November 2012, was the celebration of Deepavali, a special day in the calendar for Indian Australians; (b)... - White Ribbon Day (1 speech)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that 25 November 2012 marks White Ribbon Day, the United Nations' International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women; (b) recognises that:... - Australian Broadcasting Corporation Programming Audio Description Trial (1 speech)
I seek leave to amend general business notice of motion No. 1036, standing in my name and the name of Senator Siewert for today, relating to the audio description trial for ABC programming before... - Australian Broadcasting Corporation Tasmania Production Unit Closure (4 speeches)
At the request of Senators Brown and Bushby and the Leader of the Australian Greens, Senator Milne, I move: That the Senate— (a) records its disappointment at the decision by the Australian... - Middle East (7 speeches)
I move: That the Senate— (a) condemns the repeated rocket and mortar attacks on Israel from the Gaza Strip; (b) supports Israel's right to defend itself against these unacceptable and...
