Senate debates
Wednesday, 27 August 2014
Matters of Public Interest
- Road Safety (3 speeches)
I would like to speak this morning about the trucking industry and its safety. I do so with some familiarity with the industry. My father-in-law is a truck driver. My uncle is a truck driver. I... - China (1 speech)
Let me begin by saying 'dajia hao'. Recent remarks about China by our friends on the cross benches and in the government compel me to reiterate to parliament that the strong and enduring... - Op Shop Week (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about two celebratory events this week. One is Op Shop Week and the other is to do with hearing. I will address both of those today. This week, from 24 August to 31 August,... - Budget (2 speeches)
In the short time allotted to me I would like to make a contribution on the budget. On 6 September 2013 Tony Abbott said, 'no cuts to education, no cuts to health, no changes to pensions, no... - National Marriage Day (1 speech)
Today is National Marriage Day. To mark this, the Australian Family Association, the Knights of the Southern Cross and the Australian Christian Lobby, among others, are holding a variety of... - Budget, Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (1 speech, 1 comment)
This is not my first speech; this is however a speech which I need to make today in order to highlight a number of matters of public importance to the Australian people and my Tasmanian people....
