Senate debates
Monday, 4 September 2023
- Artsakh (1 speech)
Artsakh has been under attack and under a blockade by Azerbaijan for over 250 days now. There are 120,000 Armenians trapped there, often without access to electricity or medical and food... - Australian Constitution: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (2 speeches)
Last week was a momentous occasion across Australia when we saw the Prime Minister announce the date for the referendum. This referendum to recognise Australia's First Nations people in our... - Australian Society (1 speech)
Buzzwords are a safe haven for the left's weak of mind. You know the words I'm talking about—words like 'microaggressions' and 'social constructs'. If I hear another person use the term... - International Relations (1 speech)
I've spoken many times in this chamber and I'm privileged to be the Chair of the Parliamentary Friendship Group of Lithuania. In that capacity I've engaged with Lithuania's ambassador to... - Environment (1 speech)
As a servant to the many different people that make up our Queensland community, three weeks ago I travelled the Atherton Tablelands, known locally as the Garden of Eden. The area is amongst the... - Albanese Government (1 speech)
The Prime Minister is out of touch. Since the Prime Minister announced the referendum date last Wednesday, he has toured around Australia desperately trying to sell his divisive Canberra Voice.... - Australian Constitution: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (1 speech)
I rise to promote the importance of voting in support of the Voice on 14 October. It is essential for our nation to come together, and I'm very proud to be part of a government that wants to... - Tasmania: Environment (1 speech)
I'd like to do a quick shoutout in the Australian Senate for all those peaceful protesters who are heading to Tarkine's ancient rainforests this week. They're heading to the rainforest this week... - Government and Society (1 speech)
I've got a confession to make. Listen up. I'm a country music fan, that's what I am, and I have been for a long time. How about that? I know it might come as a shock to some people watching at... - Western Australia: Regional Communities (1 speech)
I had the privilege this last week of attending two regional shows in Western Australia. Probably the biggest regional show in WA, the Dowerin Field Days, took place this month. There was a... - Aged Care (2 speeches)
A cup of tea made exactly the way you like it, your favourite song playing in the background and a friendly face singing along with you: these little things make all the difference to residents... - Education: Funding (1 speech)
NAPLAN results have been another stark reminder of the destruction of our public education system. Everyone is looking for a teacher, student or pedagogy to blame to explain why student... - Taxation (1 speech)
I rise today to speak to the issue of transfer pricing in Australia, in particular transfer pricing of profits sent offshore. I thought I'd go through a bunch of companies that I don't... - Workplace Relations (2 speeches)
It can't come soon enough: that was the message from Central Queensland coalminers Simon and Ron. Over three years, Simon and Ron have been standing side by side in calling for urgent action on...
