Senate debates
Wednesday, 16 October 2019
- Abortion (4 speeches)
I, and also on behalf of Senator Waters, move: That the Senate— (a) notes that the New South Wales Parliament passed a Bill to decriminalise abortion on 25 September 2019; and (b)... - Climate Change (10 speeches)
At the request of Senators McAllister and Pratt, I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) climate change is a significant threat to our economy, natural environment, farming... - National Parks (5 speeches)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) Australia's national parks are at risk of being privatised, to the exclusion of everyday Australians, against environmental... - Climate Change (12 speeches)
Before moving general business notice of motion 186, I wish to inform the chamber that Senator Bilyk will also sponsor the motion. I, and also on behalf of Senator Bilyk, move: That the... - Climate Change, Petroleum Industry (8 speeches)
At the request of Senator Di Natale, I move: That the Senate— (a) acknowledges that the very first step in dealing with the climate crisis is that no new coal, oil or gas projects can be... - Department of Home Affairs: Paladin Contracts (2 speeches)
At the request of Senator Watt, I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) the Federal Government signed a contract with the company Paladin that originally cost the... - Newstart and Youth Allowance (4 speeches)
At the request of Senator Di Natale and Senator Dodson, I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that it is Anti-Poverty Week from 13 to 19 October 2019, and that 17 October 2019 is the United... - Newstart (4 speeches)
I, and also on behalf of Senator Marielle Smith, move: That the Senate— (a) acknowledges that this is Anti-Poverty Week 2019; (b) recognises that many single parent families are living in... - Water Infrastructure (10 speeches)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) the New South Wales Government plans to water down environmental rules to fast-track approvals for new dams and pipelines,...