Senate debates
Wednesday, 5 December 2018
- Northern Australia (1 speech)
On 11 September 1990, I said in my first speech to this chamber: The future of our nation lies in north Queensland and northern Australia—an area of enormous diversity … I also said... - John Lennon Educational Tour Bus (3 speeches)
As we round off this year—and this could possibly be my last contribution for this year or, who knows, the last one for this parliament, I don't know; Senator Cash might have a fairer idea... - United Australia Party (1 speech)
With an election now likely in May 2019, I want to highlight the policies and principles that the United Australia Party, UAP, will be bringing to the federal election. UAP have a zonal taxation... - Tasmanian Craft Fair, Tasmania: Community Services (3 speeches)
I'm pleased to contribute to the senators' statements today and very pleased to be talking about the wonderful state of Tasmania. I'd like to touch on a couple of things today, starting with the... - Apprenticeships (10 speeches)
I rise today to discuss some serious issues in relation to apprentices. Apprenticeships and traineeships in this country, under the coalition, are in decline. The government has an appalling... - Climate Change, Tarkine Region (1 speech)
Now, now, children. I'm actually going to speak about children. Last week, thousands of schoolkids all around the country went on strike. In capital cities, in regional centres, right around the... - Discrimination (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the amendments the government has proposed in this chamber to the Sex Discrimination Amendment (Removing Discrimination Against Students) Bill 2018, because in all of the... - Road Safety (1 speech)
I'm disturbed by recent news that 37 people have died on Tasmanian roads in the 12 months to September 2018. This represents a 20 per cent increase over the previous 12-month period and, despite... - Climate Change, Mining Industry (14 speeches)
Would anyone care to utilise the time prior to the commencement of question time? Senator Watt.
