Senate debates
Wednesday, 26 February 2020
- Queensland: 2032 Summer Olympics Bid (1 speech)
Queensland's bid for the 2032 Summer Olympic Games presents a major opportunity. It is something the whole state could benefit from—metropolitan, regional and rural Queensland alike. We... - Coronavirus (1 speech)
I rise to speak on the impact of the coronavirus in regional Queensland, particularly on the tourism sector and the thousands of local jobs supported directly and indirectly by tourism. The... - Coal Industry: Otis Group (12 speeches)
A couple of weeks ago, at the end of the last sitting fortnight, a group of pro-coal Labor MPs outed themselves with a mock gotcha set-up that didn't fool too many political insiders. The... - Holden (1 speech)
General Motors' announcement that it will be winding down its business is an inevitable result of this government's actions. Tony Abbott, Joe Hockey and Warren Truss goaded Holden to shut down... - Tanna, Ms Catherine Leigh (1 speech)
As I've outlined in a previous speech, I aim to put the spotlight on a number of Australian businesspeople who play important roles in our nation but who rarely appear in the headlines. Another... - Parliamentary Representation, Tasmanian Businesses (1 speech)
It is a pleasure to be able to make a contribution to the senators' statements debate. Typically I take the opportunity to talk about some great things that are happening in Tasmania at this... - Coronavirus (2 speeches)
I would like to pay tribute to my constituency of the Northern Territory, including Christmas Island, who know how to step up in times of great need in helping fellow Australians impacted by...
