Senate debates
Wednesday, 1 October 2014
- Queensland: Health (1 speech)
I am pleased to be able to give the very first of senators' statements in this place under the new arrangements and on a topic that I am certain will enjoy the support and encouragement of all... - Budget (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the impact of the government's budget on an iconic Australian institution of scientific research, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, known as... - Climate Change (1 speech)
In New York last week representatives from over 125 countries came together to reinvigorate international effort to tackle climate change. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon invited these world... - Defence Procurement (1 speech)
I would like to make a few more comments on submarines and Australia's future submarine capability. I reiterate, up front, the three points I continually make. First, the submarine must be fit... - Aged Care (1 speech)
I rise today to speak once again on the Abbott government's cruel decision to axe the dementia and severe behaviours supplement. As I have said in this chamber on numerous occasions already, Team... - Tobacco Smoking (1 speech)
I would like to address my comments to the roughly 18 per cent of the Australian population who engage in a despised activity. Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for smoking. Australian smokers... - Senate Inquiries (1 speech)
Last night during the adjournment debate I was reflecting on the outrageous decision by the Senate yesterday to inquire into the Queensland government and on what may be done now we have a... - Prostate Cancer (1 speech)
Mr President, I rise today to update the Senate on prostate cancer. In Australia there are about 18,500 incidences of prostate cancer reported each year and about 3,400 Australians die from this...
