Senate debates
Tuesday, 25 February 2020
- Team Rubicon Australia (1 speech)
I rise this evening to speak about Team Rubicon Australia, an organisation that is quietly achieving not only for veterans but for those they are helping. Founded in August 2016, its mission is... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
Acting Deputy President Askew, last week a house in Shearwater in our home state of Tasmania was evacuated on the orders of the Latrobe Council. The five-bedroom house was being occupied by up to... - Criminal Responsibility (1 speech)
I rise tonight to speak on the urgent need to raise the age of criminal responsibility in Australia. Today I had the privilege of meeting with Maya Newell, director of the film In My Blood It... - Defence Industry, Corio Electorate: Manufacturing (4 speeches)
I rise in this adjournment debate to celebrate the very significant defence industry investment the Morrison government is making in the Geelong region—the investment to build and sustain... - Climate Change, Renewable Energy (5 speeches)
I rise to speak about climate change and the renewable energy space in Australia. Labor is the only party of government that is committed to real action on climate change. We on this side know... - Sydney Harbour (1 speech)
I rise this evening to speak about a very important national asset, which is Sydney Harbour. Why is Sydney Harbour important? Sydney Harbour would have been to this nation's greatest natural... - Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
International Women's Day this year will be celebrated around the world on Friday 6 March. But, to be honest, I don't feel like celebrating. For me, International Women's Day 2020 will always be... - Queensland Government (3 speeches)
I'm pleased to rise this evening to talk about a great event in Townsville that's going to occur over the weekend, and that's the opening of the new Townsville rugby league stadium. I'm proud to... - Victoria: Timber Industry, Bairnsdale: Indigenous Australians (1 speech)
Last week I had the pleasure of travelling to East Gippsland to meet with a number of locals and hear about their current concerns and about support around the bushfire recovery efforts. I... - Environment (1 speech)
I've been campaigning to protect our oceans, environment and community for nearly 15 years now, in and out of parliament. I must say that the fight to protect the Great Australian Bight from oil... - Australia Day Awards, Roma Saleyards (1 speech)
It's been a month since I joined the Roma and Maranoa community for their annual Australia Day celebrations. This year's Australia Day was particularly special for the Roma and Maranoa community.... - Holden (1 speech)
Before I begin I just want to say to Senator McGrath I look forward to enjoying an icy pole at the Roma saleyards with you. It sounds like a fantastic place to visit. I too am going to talk... - Politics (1 speech)
Everyone should be able to put a roof over their head without having to choose between keeping it there and being able to eat. Everyone should be able to have access to a good education without... - South Australia: Maronite Community (1 speech)
I rise tonight to speak regarding my attendance at St Maroun's parish and community hall on Saturday, 15 February, with my friend and state colleague, the member for Elder, Carolyne Power, MP. We... - Child Exploitation (1 speech)
Child exploitation is a global problem, heightened by modern technology and the myriad of platforms that are used to access such material. Only last week the heads of the three law enforcement... - GetUp! (1 speech)
When you go into a shop and you pick up an item—let's say a blender—it says what you're going to get, on the side of the box. It tells you what's inside and, when you put it all... - In My Blood It Runs (1 speech)
I rise tonight to speak on a film called In My Blood It Runs. I had the opportunity of hosting the film this evening. I'd like to read and put on the parliamentary record the words of the young... - Banking and Financial Services (1 speech)
On 12 February, the Senate passed my motion to extend the joint parliamentary committee's inquiry into the regulation of auditing in Australia to 1 September. I thank the Senate for doing so.... - Veterans: Suicide (1 speech)
I asked Lynn Chilcott what message she wanted to send to the government today. She said to me, 'I've read the articles, I've listened to the speeches and I still don't understand. How does the... - Great Australian Bight: Oil Exploration (1 speech)
Tonight I rise to speak on the welcomed decision by Equinor to abandon plans to drill for oil in the Great Australian Bight. Centre Alliance has been opposed to drilling in the Great Australian... - Workplace Relations, Morrison Government (1 speech)
Tonight I again draw to the attention of the chamber and the nation the absolute hypocrisy of the Liberal-National government in its continued pursuit of the union movement in this country. The... - Queensland: Local Government (1 speech)
As a servant to the people of Queensland and Australia, I address the Senate tonight about corruption in local government in Queensland. As a Senator for Queensland I am deeply concerned for...
