Senate debates
Tuesday, 26 June 2018
- Bennetts, Ms Maureen Elizabeth (1 speech)
I rise this evening to commemorate the life of a mother, a wife, a friend and a Liberal, Maureen Elizabeth Bennetts, who died aged 51 on 16 June this year—far, far too young. Maureen is the... - Pensions and Benefits (1 speech)
I rise tonight to talk about residents of Kalgoorlie's experiences with the cashless welfare card. I visited Kalgoorlie over the weekend, specifically to hold a public meeting, to talk to people... - Iran: Human Rights (1 speech)
I rise tonight to express my admiration and support for the thousands of Iranians who have taken to the streets over recent months to demand respect for their basic rights and their dignity as... - Asbestos (1 speech)
Tonight, I rise to speak about the scourge of asbestos in this country. I want to start by going back and just reminding people that it was actually back on 31 December 2003, under then Minister... - Iran: Human Rights (2 speeches)
I rise to speak about the huge significance of the uprising in Iran as well, along with Senator Paterson, Senator Singh and probably Senator Moore as well, which began on 28 December 2017.... - Greens Western Australia (1 speech)
The Greens movement is founded on the belief that, when people come together, change is possible, and we live that belief in everything we do. From our time on the streets in the community,... - Iran: Human Rights (1 speech)
Like a number of senators this evening, I'm putting a focus on the issue of human rights in Iran. I remember very clearly when I heard, as a young woman, about the emancipation of women in Iran....
