Senate debates
Thursday, 21 March 2013
- Newstart (1 speech)
I move: That the Senate acknowledges that the current level of Newstart is too low. Question agreed to. - Grandparent Carers (1 speech)
I move: That the Senate acknowledges: (a) the valuable contribution that grandparents who take on the primary responsibility for raising their grandchildren make to the Australian community; (b)... - World Down Syndrome Day (1 speech)
At the request of Senators McLucas, Fifield, Boyce and Siewert, I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that 21 March 2013, marks the 8th anniversary of World Down Syndrome Day and the second... - National Close the Gap Day (1 speech)
I, and also on behalf of Senator Moore, move: That the Senate— (a) notes that 21 March is National Close the Gap Day and that at least 900 community events are being held around the... - Sri Lanka: Human Rights (4 speeches)
I seek leave to amend general business notice of motion No. 1211 standing in my name by removing the name of Senator Rhiannon and adding the name of Senator Xenophon. Leave granted. I, and also... - Organ Harvesting (1 speech)
I seek leave to amend general business notice of motion No. 1212 standing in my name by omitting subparagraph (b)(ii). Leave granted. I move the motion as amended: That the Senate— (a)...
