Senate debates
Tuesday, 24 August 2021
- Hodgens, Mr Howard (1 speech)
[by video link] I rise to acknowledge the recent passing of Howard Hodgens, who died peacefully on 31 July, aged 96. Howard was a well-known identity of Melbourne's east, particularly among... - Victoria: COVID-19 (1 speech)
I rise to speak to the people of Victoria to give them hope, which, after 200 days of lockdown, they're fast running out of. I address the businesses there that are missing out on proper support,... - Australian Research Council (1 speech)
The Australian Research Council has an absurd new rule prohibiting the citing of preprints in grant applications. A preprint is a research paper that has been submitted to an academic journal... - Afghanistan, Assange, Mr Julian (1 speech)
[by video link] As we see the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and Kabul, the inevitable end of a 20-year conflict and the occupation of a foreign country, it's an opportune time to... - Business Investment (1 speech)
[by video link] Later this year we will pass an amazing milestone when an Australian designed and made satellite will be launched into space using an Australian designed and made rocket and... - Autism (1 speech)
I have been increasingly disturbed over the early childhood pathway program in the NDIS and its reluctance, if not outright blatant opposition, to supporting best-practice therapy. We know what... - Intellectual Property (1 speech)
[by video link] The wheels of government, like justice, turn slowly, and never more so than when the privileges of special interest groups are threatened. We see this with the government's... - Yadu Health Aboriginal Corporation (1 speech)
[by video link] Today I call on the government and particularly the health minister, Greg Hunt, and the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, to immediately step up and fund Yadu Health Aboriginal... - Minor Parties (1 speech)
[by video link] Just quickly about the Yadu health centre, I suggest since it's a gold-plated area for the cashless debit card you would probably want to get down there and stick by what you... - Hillman, Mrs Joan (1 speech)
I rise this afternoon in the Australian Senate to take a moment to acknowledge an exemplary community leader. Her name is Mrs Joan Hillman. She has recently concluded her four-year term as the... - Freedom of Information (1 speech)
[by video link] Freedom of navigation is a customary international law under which ships flying a flag of any sovereign state shall not suffer interference from other states, except in exemptions... - Tokyo Paralympic Games (1 speech)
[by video link] I want to wish all our Paralympians the best of luck ahead of the Paralympic Games starting tonight. Australia is behind you all the way, and we are so proud of your achievements.... - Afghanistan (1 speech)
[by video link] Australia has now evacuated hundreds of people from Afghanistan. I was in touch with 11 of them over the weekend as they were in the crushing chaos outside Kabul airport: a group... - COVID-19: Vaccination (1 speech)
Around Australia there are a lot of people struggling with the pandemic. There is the anxiety of not knowing whether there will be a spike in cases that could threaten your health; the stress of... - Prime Minister (1 speech)
() (): Today is an important three-year anniversary. It's the three-year anniversary of this Prime Minister's ascension to the top office of this country, and it's a three-year anniversary of...
