Senate debates
Wednesday, 2 December 2020
- World AIDS Day (1 speech)
Before moving general business notice of motion No. 893, I ask that the names of Senators Hughes and McLachlan be added to the motion. I, and on behalf of Senators Pratt, Siewert, Hughes and... - Domestic and Family Violence (4 speeches)
At the request of Senators McAllister and Waters, I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) 25 November 2020 marked the UN's International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against... - Gender Equality (4 speeches)
I, and on behalf Senator Waters, move: That the Senate— (a) notes that the 2020 Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Scorecard found that: (i) gender pay gaps continue to favour men... - Australian Bushfires (4 speeches)
At the request of Senators Ayres and Watt, I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC has predicted above normal fire potential across New South Wales... - Banking and Financial Services (5 speeches)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) the Government's proposed consumer credit reforms would: (A) repeal responsible lending obligations that require banks to ensure that a loan is... - Aged Care: Home-Care Packages (5 speeches)
At the request of Senator Walsh, I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) more than 102,000 older Australians are waiting for their approved home care package, (ii) 41,221 and 15,873... - Murray-Darling Basin (10 speeches)
I, and also on behalf of Senator Whish-Wilson, move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) the Murray-Darling Basin has been plagued by greed, corruption, water theft and a lack of action on...
