Senate debates
Tuesday, 23 November 2021
- Climate Change (1 speech)
While the ALP and the LNP quibble over the minuscule differences between their climate policies while both pocketing massive donations from corporations that are cooking the planet, it's time... - Plant Based Meat (1 speech)
When Hungry Jacks launched its Rebel Whopper in 2019 it was marketed as 100 per cent Whopper, zero per cent beef with a 'smoky BBQ flavour' just like the famous beef Whopper. The Rebel Whopper... - COVID-19: Vaccination (1 speech)
Most Australians take it for granted that denying services for basic rights based on gender, race, sexuality or religious or political views is wrong. This is the very reason that Australia has... - Gas Industry (1 speech)
[by video link] The Scarborough gas development is shaping up to become part of Australia's most polluting fossil fuel industry—the gas industry. If it goes ahead, this megaproject off the... - COVID-19: Vaccination (1 speech)
As Australians we rightly rejoice in being one and free. That sentiment, so succinctly expressed in our national anthem, needs to fertilise the thinking of our nation's authorities as they deal... - Morrison Government (2 speeches)
Distrust and division: these are the two words defining the Morrison government today—two goals of a government that has nothing else to offer the Australian people. When you step back and... - Challenge of the Nations Netball Championships (1 speech)
I was absolutely delighted to attend the opening ceremony for the 2021 Challenge of the Nations netball tournament, which was held at Bill Norris Oval, Beenleigh. Acting Deputy President McGrath,... - Youth Voice In Parliament Week: Climate Change, Australian Capital Territory (1 speech)
I received so many wonderful speeches from young people in my electorate as part of Raise Our Voice's Youth Voice in Parliament Week that I couldn't choose just one to read. So tonight I'd like... - International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (1 speech)
November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. I wish we didn't need this day. I wish that there weren't any reasons for me to speak out about gendered... - Morrison, Mr Wayne (Fella) (1 speech)
I rise to contribute to this adjournment debate. I would like to honour the life of Wayne 'Fella' Morrison. Wayne 'Fella' Morrison was a proud 29-year-old Wiradjuri, Kokatha and Wirangu man. He... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
I rise to speak up for fairness and equality, specifically in support of the fundamental notion that those who are doing the same job should be treated in the same way, especially when it comes... - Indigenous Australians: Fire Management, Climate Change (1 speech)
Tonight I would like to highlight some of the important work being done by First Nations peoples to protect country through fire management. First Nations peoples have been undertaking... - COVID-19: Vaccination (1 speech)
I rise to speak about mandatory vaccination and vaccination passports. I have been consistent in raising my concerns about these matters since they were first mooted. This, coupled with the sheer... - Myanmar: Rohingya People (1 speech)
As we approach the Christmas season, I always give myself the opportunity to speak as a Christian into this space. I feel very privileged to be a person of faith in the Labor Party who is here... - Human Rights (1 speech)
The Australian Greens believe that universal human rights are fundamental and must be respected and protected in all countries and for all people. Unfortunately, across the world the rights to... - China, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (1 speech)
Over recent months, China has continued to defy the sovereignty of Taiwan and many other nations in our immediate region. Earlier this year, both China and Russia sent a chilling message to the... - Grey Electorate (1 speech)
I want to take the opportunity to make a few remarks about the electorate of Grey, South Australia's largest electorate, which covers no less than 92 per cent of the state. For those senators not...
