Senate debates
Thursday, 20 August 2015
- Women in Afghanistan (1 speech)
I seek leave to amend motion 823 standing in my name. Leave granted. I move the amended motion: That the Senate: (a) notes that: (i) the costs of political unrest fall disproportionately on the... - World Cup Netball (1 speech)
I, and also on behalf Senators McAllister, Fierravanti-Wells, Cash and Siewert, move: That the Senate— (a) congratulates the Australian Netball Diamonds on their achievement in claiming a... - Lyme Disease (1 speech)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes the hard work of the Lyme Disease Association of Australia in its ongoing work to raise awareness and funds to provide ongoing advocacy for people living... - Galilee Basin (2 speeches)
I move: That the Senate notes: (a) the importance of the Galilee Basin and Abbot Point to the future development of northern Australia; (b) the ongoing support of the Queensland and the... - Montara Oil Spill (10 speeches)
I ask that general business notice of motion No. 829, relating to the Montara oil spill, be taken as a formal motion. - China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (2 speeches)
I, and also on behalf of Senator Xenophon, move: That the Senate— (a) notes: (i) the importance of trade with China to the Australian economy, (ii) that on 17 June 2015, Australia's... - Type 1 Diabetes (1 speech)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is an autoimmune (not lifestyle) condition which affects over 120 000 Australians, (ii) people diagnosed with Type 1...
