Senate debates
Wednesday, 6 December 2017
- Harper, Mr Robert Malcolm 'Bob' (1 speech)
I rise today to speak briefly about the life of Robert Malcolm Harper, who recently passed away in my home state of Queensland. Bob Harper was a giant in our political movement and previously in... - Nuclear Weapons (1 speech)
A decade ago, a handful of activists sat down in the Melbourne suburbs. They were inspired by the success of the international campaign to ban landmines, which had played a major role in the... - Donations to Political Parties (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about the impact and influence of donations on the politics and governments of this country, and I start by reflecting on a woman who resides in Adelaide, who has become... - Harper, Mr Robert Malcolm 'Bob', Queensland State Election (1 speech)
At the outset, I want to associate myself completely with the very moving tribute made by my colleague Senator O'Sullivan about Bob Harper, a very fine man who did so much so selflessly for the... - Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (1 speech)
I wish to make some comments in relation to a duty of care for those in custody and particularly first nation peoples. The Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, after considering... - Private Health Insurance (1 speech)
Next February, the government will announce the next price hike that will apply to health insurance. Premiums have been going up at an average of 5.6 per cent a year since 2010, more than twice... - Marriage (1 speech)
Last week was a good week for the parliament and, more importantly, for the Senate. We held up our end of that grand bargain and carried out the will of the Australian people, as reflected in the... - Tasmanian Government (4 speeches)
I was going to use my five minutes to speak on a different matter but, given the short time that's left because of the late start of Senators' Statements, I will share with the chamber some news...
