Senate debates
Tuesday, 23 February 2021
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation (1 speech)
I rise tonight to speak about the ABC. Again, I put on the public record that I am a big supporter of the ABC. I think it does an outstanding job, for the most part, and it's very important that... - North Queensland: Insurance (1 speech)
I rise tonight to speak on a very important economic issue impacting North Queensland, particularly Far North Queensland. I have spoken on many occasions about the North Queensland insurance... - Employment (1 speech)
I rise this evening to speak on mutual obligations and employment providers. Today the government announced, as part of that dreadful announcement on the JobSeeker payment, a reporting line so... - Freemasons Centre for Male Health and Wellbeing (1 speech)
There is something exciting taking place in South Australia. It's another initiative that cements my state as the leader in medical research. It'll be of interest to my friends in the Northern... - International Women's Day (1 speech)
For over a century, International Women's Day has been an opportunity for women to take stock, re-energise and organise. This year's theme is 'Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world'. On 8... - Queensland: Local Government (1 speech)
As a servant to the people of Queensland and Australia, I wish to further discuss the corruption that continues in Queensland local government. This corruption is ripping off hundreds of millions... - Regional Australia: Tourism (1 speech)
Today is another sad day for regional tourism. Regional tourism operators are really hoping that they can start to recover some of the money and business lost last year through the pandemic and... - Aged Care (1 speech)
On Friday this week the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety will hand down its final report. After more than two years, dozens of hearings, 20 research papers and millions of words... - Tasmania: Tarkine Region (1 speech)
A couple of weeks ago, I went out into the southern part of the Tarkine, home for tens of thousands of years to the Tarkiner people. When I was out there I caught up with some great folk who are... - Tasmania: COVID-19 (1 speech)
The economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic could not have come at a less convenient time for Tasmania. In recent years my home state had turned an economic corner and was powering... - Western Australian State Election (1 speech)
All people, all human beings, everywhere in the world, should have access to the essentials we need to live a good life. All precious places and all plants and animals, everywhere in the world,... - Members of Parliament (1 speech)
I rise tonight to speak regarding a growing issue in Australian politics, being the increasing entrenchment of the political class in parliaments across the nation. This is a problem which has... - Members of Parliament: Staff (2 speeches)
On 8 March, millions of people across the world will be marking International Women's Day. We will look back and reflect on how far we've come on gender equity. The sobering fact is that we will... - Fall of Singapore: 79th Anniversary (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about an event I attended on 14 February 2021, which was the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the fall of Singapore during the Second World War. The commemoration... - Gippsland: Logging (1 speech)
I rise to draw this place's attention to one of the most beautiful places in the world— An honourable senator: Queensland. the land of the Gunnai people, which is in East Gippsland, thanks,... - Jeitz, Ms Denise (1 speech)
I rise this evening to pay tribute to a lady, Denise Jeitz, who passed away earlier this year after a long battle with cancer. I'd like to recognise Denise not just because she was a good friend... - Assange, Mr Julian (1 speech)
Speaking in the Australian Senate chamber tonight, I'd like to make a heartfelt appeal to the US President, Joe Biden, and the new US Attorney General, Merrick Garland. Firstly, Attorney General,... - Pell, Cardinal George, AC (1 speech)
I have previously suggested the time has come for a royal commission into the relationship between the Victorian Labor government and Victoria Police. With spectacular timing, yesterday Premier... - Nelson, Mr Tjakamarra, Nipper, Mrs Kunmanara, AO (1 speech)
I rise to pay tribute to leader, teacher, wise man and Warlpiri warrior, Mr Tjakamarra Nelson. A gentleman who led the way walking in two worlds, Tjakamarra was a land rights champion from the... - Forestry (1 speech)
I rise tonight to speak about Australian timber. Proper plans require careful consideration of the variables, setting measurable outcomes, meaningful participation from stakeholders and... - Human Rights (1 speech)
I rise tonight to speak out about human rights violations. The Greens believe that universal human rights are fundamental and that they must be respected in all countries and for all people. That... - JobSeeker Payment (1 speech)
I know better than to expect a good outcome from this government. I'd settle for good enough. But there's good, there's good enough and, apparently, there's 25 bucks a week, so I guess that's... - COVID-19: Tourism (1 speech)
I rise tonight to speak about one of the major issues facing my home state of Queensland—that is, preserving jobs as we recover from COVID-19. I especially want to talk about the threat to...
