Senate debates
Wednesday, 13 May 2015
- Maritime Union of Australia (1 speech)
I rise to draw the chamber's attention to a recent decision of the Federal Court, sitting in Western Australia, wherein the Maritime Union of Australia and the labour hire firm Offshore Marine... - Mental Health (1 speech)
I have spoken in this chamber a number of times over the past year about the review of mental-health services and programs that were conducted by the National Mental Health Commission. On a... - Budget (1 speech)
I rise today to speak to the elements of the family package as announced in last night's budget. Firstly, I would like to put very clearly on the record that I am pleased that the government has... - Drought (3 speeches)
) ( ): As I have done in the past, I intend to make my senators statement about the circumstances surrounding agriculture and primary production that, not just in my home state of Queensland but... - Renewable Energy (1 speech)
I rise to speak of the importance of a strong and robust renewable energy industry in this country. In 2013 Australia was one of four most attractive countries in which to invest in renewable... - Budget (1 speech)
I want this budget to succeed. I want confidence to return to consumers and the small business sector. I want more jobs created and I want job security to return to those Australians who are... - Queensland (1 speech)
A few weeks ago I went on another of my road trips, listening to the people of Queensland. I drove up, leaving the rain of the Sunshine Coast, to the dryness of the north and west. I went up to... - Western Queensland (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on behalf of Queenslanders living in rural and regional Australia, and perhaps to touch on a number of the areas that Senator McGrath has already touched on. Last week I had...
