Senate debates
Wednesday, 14 October 2015
- Coal Industry (1 speech)
A couple of weeks ago, the Leader of the Greens, Senator Di Natale, gave a nationally televised address to the National Press Club. He said that one of Australia's most important wealth- and... - Taxation (1 speech)
I rise to speak to you today about the issue of tax transparency, but I want to talk to you about a house, an impressive, five-storey homestead, a place amongst the palm trees with the waves... - Tasmania: World Heritage Areas (1 speech)
I rise today to congratulate Senator Richard Colbeck on his appointment as Minister for Tourism and Minister for International Education. I have written to Minister Colbeck to that effect,... - Western Australia: Kimberley Region (3 speeches)
During the break I had the opportunity to visit the far north of my home state of Western Australia—indeed the far north of our country—where I was able to see firsthand how... - Urban Planning (1 speech)
I rise to highlight the importance of our cities in Australia and the statement of the shadow minister for cities, Anthony Albanese, that cities matter. What is more, the liveability and quality... - Freedom of Speech (7 speeches)
A plague of political correctness seems to be sweeping this country, seeking to push out of the public arena those who the ruling elites do not agree with. When in opposition, those who are now... - National Australia Bank (8 speeches)
Senator Day, you have convinced me, and I will be supporting your bill. On 8 September, amongst the other very wise words that I spoke in debating the Banking Laws Amendment (Unclaimed Money)... - Migration (1 speech)
I rise this afternoon to call on the Turnbull government to grant visa amnesty to the staff and former employees of the 7-Eleven franchise group to enable those workers or former workers to come... - Anti-Poverty Week (2 speeches)
It is Anti-Poverty Week this week, and we have seen a number of events across the country. I know that many of those who help the poorest and most disadvantaged in our community have been in the...
