Senate debates
Wednesday, 4 May 2016
- Coalition Government (1 speech, 1 comment)
As the 44th Parliament heads towards its conclusion, it is clear that the choice confronting Australians at the ballot box this year is a stark one. The coalition government's agenda is... - Valedictory (1 speech)
Mr President, as you know, the Australian Senate is one of the greatest democratic intuitions in the world and it has been my absolute privilege to be elected to this place. I thank all those who... - Budget (1 speech)
We have seen the budget that was brought down last night by the Treasurer, the Hon. Mr Morrison. It is a budget that tragically fails to address the major challenges facing Australia today. He... - Queensland Government (1 speech)
I rise to put on notice a progressive policy pursuit of the Queensland Labor government, which has recently been supported in policy and in statement by the federal Labor opposition as we head... - Budget (2 speeches)
What an unfair budget! Once again the Turnbull government have confirmed they stand on the side of big business and the big end of town over ordinary Australians. Of course, they have their own... - Valedictory (2 speeches)
It is good to see you in the chamber, Sterlo. This is my last speech. I seek leave to incorporate my first speech into this speech. Leave granted. The speech read as follows— Senator...