Senate debates
Wednesday, 2 September 2020
- Tourism Industry: Fringe Benefits Tax, Video Games Industry, COVID-19: State and Territory Border Closures (1 speech)
We know the year has been filled with challenges that have affected all Australians in so many ways. This virus has disrupted so many parts of our lives in ways that seemed unimaginable just... - Tasmania: Forestry Industry (1 speech)
[by video link] Today I make my first remote virtual contribution to the parliament. In doing so, I'm pleased to speak in support of a strong, robust and vital component of our resources industry... - Grants and Funding, Transgender and Gender Diverse Communities (1 speech)
[by video link] I want to start today by talking about a particular concern in relation to the Senate's Select Committee on Administration of Sports Grants—the sports rorts inquiry. It's... - Taxation, Superannuation (5 speeches)
The two biggest tax rorts in this country are thanks to none other than Paul Keating, whose reckless neoliberal policies have destroyed Australia's economic sovereignty. I could talk all day... - COVID-19: Economy (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the importance of investing in our manufacturing industry as we emerge into a post COVID-19 world. Government policy needs to adapt if we're going to take advantage of... - Australian Bushfires, COVID-19 (1 speech)
The year 2020 has been devastating for Australia. Between the bushfires and the pandemic, we have very much been tried and tested. We've had to rise to challenges that we've never had before. For... - COVID-19: Queensland (3 speeches)
Before I begin my remarks on the topic I want to cover today, I'd just like to say that I really did enjoy the contributions from Senator Griff, Senator Polley and Senator Rennick. They cover a... - Retirement Income (1 speech)
I rise today to make comment on the press release that came out this morning from the Council on the Ageing. I want to speak in some detail about what's in that release, because it should give...
