Senate debates
Wednesday, 8 February 2017
- Judiciary (2 speeches)
We all know in this place that those of us in parliament are, quite rightly, the subject of full accountability and transparency. My contribution today, unfortunately, reflects the fact that I do... - Ovarian Cancer (1 speech)
I rise to speak about ovarian cancer, something that I am extremely passionate about. Unfortunately, this year 1,550 Australian women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer and, of these, 1,200... - Centrelink (1 speech)
I rise, once again, to speak on the Turnbull government's disastrous Centrelink automated debt recovery system. I have had many people contact my office with their experiences of the impact of... - Beef Industry (1 speech)
I rise to provide an update in relation to matters in our very important beef industry. I know, Mr Acting Deputy President Sterle, that you will have a keen interest in my short report, as much... - Medicare (1 speech)
Last Wednesday was Medicare's 33rd birthday. Our universal healthcare system, set up by Labor, has been and will continue to be defended by Labor. Over the past 33 years, successive coalition... - Melbourne: Attacks, Law Enforcement (1 speech)
I was across the ditch on a brief holiday in New Zealand when the word came through that a killer on wheels had ripped the heart out of my beloved Melbourne. It prompted this gut-felt tweet,... - Western Australian Economy (1 speech)
We all understand that there are significant economic challenges in my home state of Western Australia, and, speaking very frankly, there is no point trying to dance around that sensitive issue.... - Medicare (1 speech)
The date 1 February, just gone, marked Medicare's 33rd birthday. It is 33 years since the introduction of Medicare by the government of Bob Hawke. It is 33 years of universal health care—a... - Marriage (1 speech)
Last night, I saw the light—to be more specific, I saw episode 6, season 4, of Married At First Sight. It highlighted for me the glory and sanctity of marriage in Australia. I now realise...
