Senate debates
Wednesday, 14 May 2014
Matters of Public Interest
- Budget, Northern Australia (1 speech)
I want to use the 15 minutes allowed to me in this matter of public interest debate today to talk about the future. Having just heard the previous speaker, can I start by saying that the future... - Budget (1 speech)
I rise to speak today on a matter of public importance regarding the Abbott government's appalling budget. There is so much wrong with the budget that it is really hard to work out where to... - Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area (3 speeches)
In exactly one month's time from tomorrow, the World Heritage Committee will begin a 10-day meeting in Doha that will decide whether the Great Barrier Reef's world heritage status will remain... - Primary Industry (1 speech)
Apart from my farewell next month, this is the last substantial speech I shall make in the Senate. I have thought long and hard about what I should say. What I want to do is leave all Australian... - Soma Coalmine Disaster (1 speech)
I rise today to speak at a time of great sadness. The Australian Turkish community woke this morning to the news of the death of more than 150 coalmine workers in a tragic explosion. Our prayers... - Budget (3 speeches)
I rise to discuss a matter of public interest for all the people of the Northern Territory. Last night's budget will not only hurt all Australians but it is particularly savage to the Northern...
