Senate debates
Tuesday, 11 October 2016
- Knight, Mrs Annette AM (1 speech)
Those of us who are fortunate enough to have involvement with, and represent, regional communities in this place understand that there is something very special about them. Of course, each local... - Child Care (1 speech)
Members of the chamber are aware of my passionate support for a national public register of convicted sex offenders. It was one of the main policies of the Justice Party in the July federal... - Working Holiday Maker Program (3 speeches)
Might I just start by attaching myself to the submission that Senator Hinch has made in this place. He will enjoy my support of any measures, and I am sure he will enjoy the support of most of... - Western Sydney Airport (1 speech)
I wish to speak tonight on an issue that is of significant concern to my community in Blaxland, in the Blue Mountains, and to all of the surrounding communities, including Penrith, St Marys, Mt... - S Kidman & Co. (1 speech)
I rise tonight to contribute to a public debate which has arisen today about the purchase of Kidman & Co., the cattle empire and significant rural landholding. When recently I saw the news... - Manufacturing (1 speech)
Last Friday was a very sad day in Australia's manufacturing history. Ninety-one years of Ford manufacturing in Australia ended and 633 workers in Broadmeadows and Geelong lost their jobs. A total... - Mental Health (1 speech)
I rise tonight to speak of an issue of critical importance to all Australians, and that is mental health. This week is Mental Health Week, yesterday was World Mental Day and today is headspace... - Carers (1 speech)
As we prepare to celebrate National Carers Week, I rise to say thank you and pay tribute to Australia's family and friend carers. National Carers Week, marked from 16 to 22 October this year,... - Women in Sport (1 speech)
I would like to seek the indulgence of the Senate to give a brief update on the latest sporting foray between us and our great rivals New Zealand. And, no, it is not the rugby, it is not the... - Definium Technologies (1 speech)
I rise tonight to speak about the issue of economic development in my home state of Tasmania in the area of information technology, in particular, to outline the successful story of Definium... - Western Bulldogs Football Club (3 speeches)
I seek indulgence— - Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
I spent the last week in central Australia, and I had the opportunity to speak with women from the Tangentyere Council, the women's council. These women represent 16 town camps. I had the... - New South Wales Government (4 speeches)
New South Wales Premier, Mike Baird, was once a very popular politician. 'Teflon Mike' and 'Mr Untouchable' were nicknames that reflected his sky-high popularity and perceived ability to dodge... - Healthy Welfare Card, Bass Strait Fast Cat Feasibility Study, Aged Care (5 speeches)
Mr Acting Deputy President, Senator Rhiannon stood aside for me and, as far as I am concerned, she had 20 minutes allotted. - Health Funding, Mental Health, Tesch, Ms Liesl, AM, Druery, Mr Frank (1 speech)
I rise in the adjournment debate tonight—and it has been some time since I have been able to speak in the adjournment—to address a number of matters that are of great interest to the...
