Senate debates
Wednesday, 9 August 2023
- Member for Leichhardt (3 speeches)
As senators and members, we're all elected here to represent and fight for our communities. When I say 'fight for', I don't mean 'fight against'. But, unfortunately, last week the member for... - Economy (1 speech)
When the Reserve Bank paused its interest rate hikes last week, long-suffering Australian families across the country breathed a sigh of relief. However, no-one was more relieved than the... - Ukraine (1 speech)
I want to talk again about Australia's willingness to help Ukraine's fight for its freedom against the bully boy Russia. When this war started, most observers thought it would be over quickly.... - Democracy (1 speech)
One of the acute lessons we are learning this century is that the democracy that so many of us have enjoyed can no longer be taken for granted. Democracy is fragile. It is a work in progress. It... - Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
I rise today to highlight the epidemic of domestic and family violence. First and foremost, I encourage victims-survivors, witnesses and perpetrators to seek help—and to do so early.... - Yothu Yindi Foundation (1 speech)
Tonight I want to talk about the incredible work of the Yothu Yindi Foundation. Established in 1990, the Yothu Yindi Foundation promotes the cultural development of the Yolngu nation and the...
