Senate debates
Tuesday, 26 February 2013
- Tasmanian Bushfires (1 speech)
Tonight I want to speak about the recent devastating bushfires that hit Tasmania, and southern Tasmania in particular, which is where I have spent the most time recently. There was a fire on the... - Ovarian Cancer (1 speech)
I rise this evening to bring to the attention of the Senate that tomorrow, 27 February 2012, is Teal Ribbon Day. This is a day to raise awareness of ovarian cancer, and it is also an opportunity... - Coal Seam Gas (10 speeches)
I rise to talk about coal seam gas and why it is, sadly, only the Greens who are standing with communities to protect our land, our water and our climate from this untested scourge—which... - Early Childhood Education (1 speech)
There can be no question that our lifelong path of learning starts well before we step across the threshold of the school gates. It is also unquestionable that the years leading up to school are... - Western Australia State Election (1 speech)
The state election on Saturday, 9 March, is not only crucial for the future of Western Australia but critical for the wellbeing of regional Western Australians, their families and businesses. On... - Bonacina, Mrs Giulia, BEM, OAM (1 speech)
I rise this evening to pay tribute to Giulia Bonacina BEM, OAM, who passed away last month at the age of 93 years. As was mentioned in an interview with an SBS journalist a couple of years ago,... - Security Research Institute, Edith Cowan University (1 speech)
I rise this evening to talk about the valuable work being conducted at the Security Research Institute at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia. The institute is working with major... - Access to Justice (1 speech)
I am rising to speak tonight on access to justice in Australia. To me this is summed up by the phrase 'justice for all'. But what does this actually mean today in 21st century Australia? What... - International Development Assistance (1 speech)
I rise this evening to talk about one of Australia's proudest and most important contributions to the world: the Australian overseas aid and assistance program. The Australian aid budget for this... - Women in Sport (1 speech)
I rise to speak about an issue which I am very passionate about, and that is sport, particularly the participation of women in sport and some implications around healthy lifestyles and the recent... - Nudge Economics (9 speeches)
I want to talk about nudge economics, which actually follows quite logically from Senator McKenzie's contribution. - Federal Election (1 speech)
Australians have been given a long time to compare and contrast the two major parties that are seeking to form Australia's next government since Prime Minister Gillard's surprise announcement of... - Hollows, Professor Frederick Cossom, AC (1 speech)
I seek leave to speak for 20 minutes in this adjournment debate, although I will not speak for 20 minutes. Leave granted. I thank the Senate. Twenty years ago Australia lost a talented physician... - Palestine (1 speech)
I seek leave to speak for 20 minutes. Leave granted. Overseas aid for the people of Palestine plays a critical role in reducing the hardships and inequality that so many face on a daily basis.... - Sexual Health and Family Planning Australia (1 speech)
I seek leave to speak for up to 20 minutes. Leave granted. For over 30 years, Sexual Health and Family Planning Australia have been meeting the needs of Australians by providing advocacy,...
