Senate debates
Wednesday, 19 March 2014
Matters of Public Interest
- Western Australia: Senate Election (1 speech)
I rise to speak on a number of issues currently prominent in public discussions surrounding the upcoming re-run of the Western Australian Senate election on 5 April. Of course, I am not the first... - Middle East (1 speech)
I rise on a matter of public interest—that is, the urgent need to progress peace talks between Israel and Palestine. I rise to make a small contribution to the United Nations International... - Asylum Seekers (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on behalf of the many Australians in this country who are very concerned by the treatment of refugees and asylum seekers under the watch of our government, our parliament... - Mental Health (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about an extremely important issue throughout Australia, particularly in rural Australia, and that issue is mental health. There has been a severe drought in northern New... - Homelessness (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on a matter of public interest: the National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness, NPAH, which has been in operation since 2009. NPAH funds a range of innovative programs... - Australian Water Holdings (7 speeches)
I rise to make a statement in regard to the current inquiry into Australia Water Holdings Pty Ltd by the Independent Commission Against Corruption in New South Wales. I have been called as a...
