Senate debates
Wednesday, 17 June 2020
- Korean War: 70th Anniversary (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge the 70th anniversary of the Korean War, which began on 25 June 1950 when North Korean forces invaded South Korea. Australian Army, Royal Australian Air Force and Royal... - Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (1 speech)
In recent weeks we've seen hundreds of thousands of Australians take to the streets to march and to call on the reduction that's necessary in black deaths in custody and, certainly, the high... - COVID-19: Travel (1 speech)
Can I just thank Senator McCarthy for an incredibly moving speech and thank her for bringing those really important stories to the attention of the Senate today. Many in this chamber will have... - Queensland State Election (1 speech)
Earlier this year, I called out General Motors Holden for their unethical behaviour in blindsiding 185 Holden dealers and their families and their staff around Australia by retiring the Holden... - Indigenous Australians (3 speeches)
I wish to thank my colleague Malarndirri McCarthy for attempting to put the humanity to human beings who otherwise would be numbers on a file. Two weeks ago we observed National Reconciliation... - Australian Capital Territory Government (1 speech)
I read with great interest a story in today's Canberra Times titled 'Rates set to fall for most households'. The article states: Chief Minister Andrew Barr will … use his annual "State of... - Morrison Government: Women Workers (2 speeches)
I rise to talk about the five ways in which this government is sidelining the women workers of Australia during the COVID-19 crisis. This is a government that has had a problem with women workers...
