Senate debates
Tuesday, 3 December 2013
- Fitz-Nead, Ms Joan, AM (1 speech)
I rise tonight to pay tribute to a truly inspirational woman. Last Thursday, I was privileged to attend a ceremony organised by Goulburn Street Primary School to honour Joan Fitz-Nead AM. The... - World AIDS Day (1 speech)
Last Sunday, 1 December, marked the 25th anniversary of World AIDS Day. This year's theme is Getting to Zero. The Getting to Zero campaign aims to reduce new HIV infections, discrimination and... - Christmas Lights Record, SIDS and Kids ACT (1 speech)
It is my great pleasure this evening to draw to the attention of the Senate a wonderful achievement by the Richards family here in the ACT. Their Christmas lights display has set an official... - World AIDS Day (1 speech)
Last Saturday I attended the annual Rainbow Dinner and Awards in Hobart to mark World AIDS Day and to acknowledge the passion and commitment of various individuals in breaking down discrimination... - Semmler, Mr Eric (1 speech)
Tonight it gives me great pleasure to advise the House that a Riverland winemaker has been named Australian Winemaker of the Year by Winestate magazine. It is probably not terribly exceptional... - Nepal Election (1 speech)
I rise to speak this evening on the Nepal election. Senator Kroger has already reported that a national election was held on Tuesday, 19 November this year for Nepal's Constituent Assembly. The... - Daw Aung San Suu Kyi MP, AC (1 speech)
I feel like finishing that for Senator Stephens because it really was an extraordinary experience and an opportunity that we both commended very much. But it is not that that I rise to speak to... - Nepal Election (1 speech)
I seek leave to incorporate the formal findings of our delegation report. Leave granted. The document read as follows— The Australian teams' visits resulted in the following observations... - International Day of People with Disability (1 speech)
I rise to speak on the International Day of People with Disability, something that I am very pleased to say has been celebrated quite widely in this building today and in the days leading up to... - World War I (1 speech)
This is my third speech on my grandfather's World War I letters and my first as shadow minister for veterans' affairs and the centenary of Anzac. When I previously spoke, I reported that my... - Sharks (1 speech)
Tonight I want to talk about sharks. I am an avid ocean user as is my partner, who has surfed his entire life—and probably has gills. As such, I am not an outsider to this issue. The reason... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
I rise tonight to speak about some of Australia's unsung heroes. These unsung heroes are predominantly young women who, every day, give their very best—their expertise, their problem... - Education Funding (1 speech)
I rise this evening to talk about the great responsibility a government has to the nation to provide a quality education to the next generation. This is something Labor takes very seriously. On... - 2nd/27th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, Moten, Brigadier Murray, DSO, CBE (1 speech)
I have reflected on a number of occasions, both in this chamber and at numerous commemorations and dedications, on the effort and sacrifice of the 2nd/27th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force,... - White Ribbon Day (1 speech)
This morning in this place Minister Cash moved a motion, co-signed by Senator Rhiannon and myself, about White Ribbon Day. I think it is important that we make further acknowledgement in this... - Israel (1 speech)
Breaking the Silence is an organisation of former Israeli soldiers, courageous men and women, who speak openly about their duties in the Israeli Defence Forces. Many of the testimonies of these... - Asylum Seekers (1 speech)
Last night you should have heard Senators Cash and Carr at it again. They could not help themselves, competing on who could treat vulnerable people—people escaping persecution and threats... - Canberra Centenary (1 speech)
On 12 March 1913, Canberra's naming and foundation stones day, the Governor-General of Australia, Lord Denman, delivered a speech in the luncheon tent on Capital Hill, one of the day's... - Opportunities for Australia (1 speech)
Tonight I would like to speak about seizing the opportunities which are before us as a nation. I want to speak about looking forward and outward and making the leap from a comfortable national...
