Senate debates
Tuesday, 13 June 2017
- Smith, Ms Cecily (1 speech)
I rise tonight to pay tribute to a remarkable Western Australian woman, Cecily Smith, who passed away in February of this year following a lifetime of military and community service. Today many... - Budget (11 speeches)
I rise tonight to speak about the Turnbull Liberal government's blatant disregard for my home state of Tasmania when they brought down their budget last month. Tasmanians were right to be... - Donations to Political Parties (1 speech)
Last week's Four Corners program has refocused public debate on the need for foreign donation reform in big politics. But it is not just foreign donations that need reform; it is donations across... - Central Queensland (1 speech)
As I have said on a number of occasions in this chamber, Central Queensland needs jobs. It needs jobs desperately and it needs projects that produce jobs. Senator Canavan interjecting—... - Small Business Roadshow (1 speech)
I rise to make a few comments about the small business roadshow which is currently being conducted by the Minister for Small Business and member for Riverina, Minister Michael McCormack MP. I... - Cyclone Debbie (1 speech)
In the aftermath of Cyclone Debbie earlier this year, I had the privilege of travelling with federal Labor leader, Bill Shorten, to affected communities and also with the shadow Treasurer, Chris... - National Indigenous Youth Parliament (1 speech)
When Neville Bonner walked into the Australian Parliament in 1971, one can only imagine what was going through his head as he walked down the halls of Old Parliament House. As the first... - Queen's Birthday Honours (1 speech)
I rise this evening to add my voice to the chorus of congratulations for the recipients of this year's Queen's birthday honours. These recipients, hailing from all walks of life across Australia,... - Indigenous Affairs (2 speeches)
The last fortnight has seen some celebrations in this place, including National Reconciliation Week and the anniversary of the Mabo decision. It was fantastic to have the government table the... - Law Enforcement (1 speech)
I want to talk tonight about an issue that usually sounds like one word, especially during election campaigns and that word is 'law and order'. I will talk mostly about law and hope that some... - Health Care (1 speech)
In April this year, on a self-funded tour, I had the occasion to visit Cuba. Amongst meetings I had with the Vice President and the minister associated with mines and energy and foreign affairs,... - Smith, Ms Kathy, Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (1 speech)
What an interesting sequence of speeches we have heard this evening in the adjournment. For those who have remained listening since Senator Hinch's contribution, he asked who was looking after... - Privacy (1 speech)
I want to speak briefly tonight on a subject that has been bugging me for a little while. It is something that I guess has been creeping up on us for a time, but even in the matter of the last... - Citizenship (1 speech)
For so many people, becoming an Australian citizen is confirmation of their place in this country. For so many people, this is a real milestone in their lives. Becoming a citizen is something... - Middle East (1 speech)
I rise tonight to add my voice to many other Australians who care deeply about the Israel-Palestine conflict and to share my recent experiences of life in Palestine and Israel. In April this year... - Sri Lanka, Infrastructure (11 speeches)
May 18 was the eighth anniversary of the end of the Sri Lankan armed conflict. To date, the Sri Lankan government has failed to undertake any steps towards accountability and justice for the war... - Burma (1 speech)
In 2012, I was a member of an Australian delegation to Myanmar. It was an exciting time, with a real sense of expectancy for change. Elections would be coming. They would be taking place, and... - Donations to Political Parties (5 speeches)
The news has broken that New South Wales Labor rising star and 2016 Senate candidate Simon Zhou has resigned as a Sussex Street staffer under questions about his dodgy donations and his... - Donations to Political Parties, Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Narcotic Drugs) Regulation 2016, Media, Australian Defence Force (1 speech)
That is perfect; that will lead right into where I am going. I reckon the only group of Australians less trusted than bankers is politicians at the moment, but the effect of that gradual erosion... - Donations to Political Parties, London: Attacks (3 speeches)
I note the time and I will try to be as brief as possible. I want to begin, Senator Lambie, on congratulating you on the passionate speech you just made and the matters which you raise. I think...
