Senate debates
Wednesday, 18 March 2015
- Melanoma March (3 speeches)
I, and also on behalf of Senators Di Natale, Xenophon and Seselja, move: That the Senate notes that: (a) 12 500 Australians are diagnosed with melanoma each year, and 1 650 of those are diagnosed... - Cyclones (4 speeches)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes: (i) the tragic loss of life and devastating impacts of Tropical Cyclone Pam on schools, hospitals, homes, water supplies, crops, fertile lands and... - Same-Sex Relationships (7 speeches)
This is a motion relating to a free conscience vote on marriage equality by all members in this place and the other. I move: That the Senate agrees that all members of Parliament and senators... - Mental Health (4 speeches)
I, and also on behalf of Senator McLucas, move: That the Senate— (a) notes the effects of Commonwealth funding uncertainty on the mental health sector, including staff loss, a reduction in... - WestConnex (4 speeches)
I move: That there be laid on the table by the Minister representing the Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, no later than 4 pm on Wednesday, 25 March 2015, the following... - Nuclear Energy (8 speeches, 5 comments)
I move: That the Senate— (a) welcomes the South Australian Government's Royal Commission into the Nuclear Fuel Cycle; (b) notes That the Prime Minister (Mr Abbott) said recently 'it's... - Live Animal Exports (8 speeches)
I, and also on behalf of Senator Back, move: That the Senate recognises: (a) recent comments to the media by Australian Cattle Veterinarians Association president, Dr Enoch Bergman, in support of... - Housing Affordability (5 speeches)
I, and also on behalf of Senator Leyonhjelm and Senator Lambie, move: That the Senate— (a) condemns the deliberate restriction of land for new housing and subsequent price gouging by state... - Cruise Ship Terminals (8 speeches)
I seek leave to amend general business notice of motion No. 659 standing in my name, relating to cruise ship terminals. Leave granted. I move the motion as amended: That the Senate— (a)...
