Senate debates
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
Matters of Public Interest
- Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal (12 speeches)
I rise today to speak about the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal and the role it plays in the safety of our truckies. The mission statement of the tribunal is listed as: firstly, making road... - Racial Equality (1 speech)
This summer, Australia meets the old enemy on cricket pitches across the country. At stake is the Ashes urn and Australia's sporting pride after a crushing tour of England earlier this year, and... - Pensions and Benefits (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about what Christmas is like for single parents and other people trying to survive on income support, such as those who live below the poverty line on Newstart, and those on... - Parliamentary Processes (1 speech)
I rise to speak on a matter of significant public interest, and that is the proper functioning of this legislative chamber. It is of particular concern to me and to senators on this side in the... - Mandela, Mr Rolihlahla (Nelson) Dalibhunga, AC (2 speeches)
With the death of Nelson Mandela, South Africa has lost its father and the world has lost a leader of immense moral authority. Over more than a quarter of a century of imprisonment he became the...
