Senate debates
Tuesday, 12 May 2015
- Goninon, Mr Don, Clarke, Mrs Noreen (2 speeches)
Order! I propose the question: That the Senate do now adjourn. - Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Services (1 speech)
I rise to speak about a conference I attended recently in Geraldton, hosted by the Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Services. But before I do that I want to put the conference in... - Beef Australia 2015 (1 speech)
I would like to spend a short moment this evening to pay tribute to the organisers of Beef Australia 2015. This year it was held in Rockhampton, last week. It was clearly the best Beef Australia... - Tasmania: Penguin District School (1 speech)
Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting one of our great local schools on the north-west coast of Tasmania, the Penguin district school. I was there to meet with some very special young... - Mental Health (1 speech)
Tonight I would like to share some moving and fascinating accounts I have been privileged to hear about peer work and discuss the role and value of this unique style of work in assisting people... - Housing Affordability (1 speech)
For the vast majority of Australians the prospect of owning their own homes remains a central ambition. Family First affirms home ownership as a symbol of equity, providing Australians the... - Budget (1 speech)
Well, here we are, the second budget from this Liberal and National Party government. One full year, and the bad taste of the last budget is still in the mouths of so many Australians. Sadly, it... - Centenary of Anzac (1 speech)
I rise tonight with a great deal of pride and emotion to share my family's pilgrimage to Gallipoli for the Centenary of Anzac celebrations. On Anzac Day this year hundreds of thousands of... - Live Animal Exports, Western Australia: Kimberley Region (1 speech)
I am grateful for this brief opportunity this evening to speak about a couple of issues of crucial importance to regional Western Australia. One of the best aspects of the five-week break in... - Condolence: Jackson, Mr Ray, Bahrain (1 speech)
Tonight I rise to speak about Ray Jackson, who was a remarkable man. He was a Wiradjuri man who, sadly, died on 23 April 2015, and I do send my condolences to all of his family—his...
