Senate debates
Wednesday, 3 February 2016
- Superannuation (1 speech)
I rise today to continue a conversation I commenced in December here in the chamber and have spoken about in the media in recent times, and that is the opportunity for young people from their... - Education Funding (3 speeches)
I rise this afternoon in senators' statements to put on the record some remarks around the significant announcement that was made by the Labor leader, Bill Shorten, about reform that is needed to... - Marine Plastics (1 speech)
Around three years ago, I did my first senator's statement on a burning issue that I care most deeply about—the threat of plastic pollution to our world's oceans and marine wildlife. I have... - Queensland: Adani Carmichael Coalmine (1 speech)
Today, I would like to give praise to a decision made yesterday by the Queensland Labor government. It is not common, obviously, to give praise to other political parties, but I think it is... - Automotive Industry (1 speech)
I rise to take part in the statements and join Senator Canavan on his unity ticket about jobs. I suppose the only difference is that Labor is trying to pin a tail on a donkey of his colour about... - Housing Affordability (1 speech)
I rise today to commend the work of international research organisation Demographia and its directors: US urban planning and transport expert Wendell Cox and New Zealand urban planning consultant... - Adoption, Focus ACT, Australian Capital Territory: School Awards (1 speech)
Again, I would like to bring to the attention of the Senate the issue of the need for reform in the area of adoption and out-of-home care here in Australia. It is an issue that I know that many... - Goods and Services Tax (5 speeches)
Prime Minister Turnbull has said, 'There's never been a more exciting time to be an Australian,' but, when it comes to most Australian families, it could be argued—and in fact I will...
