Senate debates
Wednesday, 4 August 2021
- Prime Minister (1 speech)
[by video link] Prime Minister Morrison took a baby step recently. He actually said sorry for the failures in his vaccine rollout—sort of. Prime Minister Morrison said: I'm certainly sorry... - Auditor-General (1 speech)
The great Roman writer Juvenal asked: who will judge the judges? Today the question needs to be asked: who will audit the Auditor-General? Why do I ask that question? It's because the... - Taxation (1 speech)
Labor's utter capitulation on tax policy is so saddening and so devastating for the millions of Australians who believe in progressive taxation and economic fairness. By backing in the stage 3... - Small Business: Cocos (Keeling) Islands (1 speech)
[by video link] The Cocos (Keeling) Islands, part of my Northern Territory electorate, are an unspoilt Indian Ocean paradise. But, unfortunately for business operators the O'Dowd-Liu family,... - Housing Affordability (1 speech)
There will be no family home on a block of land in the future, according to the Greens, Labor, the Liberal Party and their sellout sidekicks, the Nationals—not even a 500-, 400- or... - Indigenous Ranger Program (1 speech)
Last Saturday, 31 July, was World Rangers Day, where we celebrate the work of rangers around the world in protecting our planet's natural environment. Today I would like to acknowledge Australian... - Independent Review into Circumstances relating to the Death of Ann-Marie Smith (1 speech)
[by video link] In question time yesterday, I asked Senator Reynolds, the Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, about the government's response to the Robertson review. That... - Education (1 speech)
I rise today to remark on the Global Partnership for Education Replenishment, which happened in London last week, very ably chaired and led by former Prime Minister of our great country Julia... - Homelessness (1 speech)
[by video link] This week is National Homelessness Week and our community here in Perth is in mourning. We are in mourning for the death of no less than 56 of our community's members who lost... - National Anti-Corruption Commission (1 speech)
I rise to speak briefly on the need for a federal anti-corruption commission. This is a major concern for Independents in both houses. The Independents continue to keep this issue at the... - COVID-19: Vaccination (1 speech)
[by video link] The Morrison Liberal government has been criticised for the slow and miscommunicated rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine across Tasmania and Australia, and with good reason.... - Media: Sky News (1 speech)
[by video link] It was welcome but not totally surprising to see that Sky News Australia this week has been temporarily banned from YouTube for sharing videos involving COVID misinformation. It... - Australian Defence Force (1 speech)
It's well known that we in Australia have a world-class Defence Force, arguably one of the best in the world. We have men and women who are proud members of our Air Force, Army and Navy and who... - COVID-19: Vaccination (1 speech)
[by video link] Last month the Deputy Prime Minister was asked on Insiders about the vaccine rollout in regional Australia. He said, 'We're doing quite well.' Figures released yesterday show the... - Coal Industry (1 speech)
In the limited time I have available I will say thank you to the Collinsville mine and the workers there, who hosted us last week. I was there with the member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry,...
