Senate debates
Tuesday, 30 September 2014
- Australian Capital Territory Government, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (1 speech)
Before I talk about some great charities and local issues, I want to quickly reflect on the vote we had earlier today to establish this ridiculous inquiry into the Queensland government. I think... - Indigenous Communities, Northern Territory Government (1 speech)
I rise to speak on an extremely important issue. It is perhaps one of the most important issues of all: the protection of our children from abuse and neglect. People may have noticed items... - Western Australia: Shark Cull, Marine Sanctuaries (1 speech)
Tonight I rise to speak on marine issues, firstly those affecting Western Australia and then Australia more broadly. I welcome the decision by the WA Environmental Protection Authority to... - Licensed Post Offices (1 speech)
I rise tonight to speak on a topic that is very important to everyone who lives in regional Australia, but particularly to those who live in my home state of Tasmania. I spoke... - Cuba (1 speech)
Cuban overseas aid and assistance stands in sharp contrast to aid and development under the Abbott government. At a time when Australian aid must meet the national interest test, Cuba is stepping... - LBW Trust (1 speech)
Tonight I would like to update the Senate on the work of the LBW Trust and an exciting fundraising initiative for the trust called Batting for Change. I have spoken before in the Senate about the... - Family Court (1 speech)
Since I first spoke on the deep problems associated with the Family Court, my office has been deluged with emails, calls and visits. This issue is a raw nerve in our community, with broken... - Family Planning and Reproductive Health Services (1 speech)
I rise tonight to add further information to a less than fulsome statement made by Senator Back in the Senate last week in relation to abortion services in the Midland area of Western Australia.... - Licensed Post Offices (1 speech)
Last week I had the opportunity to speak when the Environment and Communications Committee tabled its report into Australia Post. Australia Post has been operating for over 200 years, and its... - Abbott Government (1 speech)
Since the Abbott government was elected just over 12 long months ago, it has become very apparent that this is a government that does not govern on behalf of the poor, the sick, our vulnerable... - Palmer United Party (3 speeches)
I rise to talk about the outcome of a motion put before the Senate earlier today, a motion moved by the Palmer United Party. I have had to remain back to take this speaking opportunity tonight,... - Horvath, Ms Corinna (1 speech)
I welcome the news that on Friday, 19 September Victoria Police's Chief Commissioner, Ken Lay, finally responded to the case of Corinna Horvath. Mr Lay wrote to Corinna to... - National Security (1 speech)
From one mother to another mother, let's unite and ban the burqa. The sign next to my office door says that I am a Senator of the Australian parliament, and I will always be grateful to the... - Hunter Valley (1 speech)
I rise to talk about my recent trip to the Hunter Valley. Two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit the Hunter electorate in my role as Nationals duty senator for Hunter. I attended a... - Multiculturalism (1 speech)
In my first speech to the Senate, one of the goals that I set for myself was to be a voice for those who do not have a voice. For me, multiculturalism is not a topic you can buy into in halves I... - Australian Defence Force (1 speech)
I rise to speak about an important issue. It is an issue that I flagged in my first speech to this chamber some three months ago and one that I would like to reiterate here tonight. That is, the... - Select Committee on Certain Aspects of Queensland Government Administration (5 speeches)
It is a privilege to follow my colleague Senator McGrath and his contribution concerning an Australian Defence Force covenant. It is a concept which he has told me about before, and I do hope, as... - Live Animal Exports (1 speech)
My story this evening is not nearly as interesting as that of Senator Canavan's with regard to the Titanic, DiCaprio and others, but it deals with an issue that would have been considered had we...
