Senate debates
Monday, 16 October 2023
- Israel (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge the truly shocking images we've seen on our TV screens over the past 10 days. The scenes we've seen in Israel—where a terrorist organisation has attacked and sought to... - Nuclear Weapons (1 speech)
Yesterday was the 70th anniversary of the first mainland nuclear test at Emu Field, South Australia. This test—Totem 1—spread fallout across vast areas of land and it brought illness... - Israel (1 speech)
I speak today with a profound sense of sadness for the innocent civilians who have lost their lives in Gaza and Israel. No civilian should be the target of the violence of war. There is no place... - Australian Constitution: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (1 speech)
In last Saturday's referendum, well over 60 per cent of Western Australians voted a resounding 'no' to Labor's Voice. These people are neither racist nor are they denying that significant social... - Economy (1 speech)
The Albanese government is delivering our ambitious agenda, focusing on taking the pressure off Australians that are feeling the stress of the cost of living. We were elected to grasp the... - Australian Constitution (1 speech)
Last Saturday was the day Australians said no—no to feelings based governance, no to elevating one group within our community over another based only on race, no to a Prime Minister whose... - South Australia: Multicultural Festival (1 speech)
We've had another outbreak in South Australia of diversity and inclusion lip service. This time it's with the cancellation of a Russian youth dance troupe called the Kalinka Russian... - Huon Valley Hilltop Hike (1 speech)
Last Saturday morning, I had the pleasure of attending the Huon Valley Hilltop Hike in Huonville, south of Hobart. Created in 2022 after the tragic loss of several young people from the Huon... - Environment: Toondah Harbour (1 speech)
Queensland is home to internationally significant wetlands, including Toondah Harbour, part of Moreton Bay. Toondah Harbour is the gateway to Minjerribah, or Stradbroke Island, and it's home to... - Bowel Cancer (1 speech)
Last week I met with a constituent, Rachel Bernardo, a mother of three from Deception Bay who was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer. Twelve months prior to her diagnosis she went to her GP with... - Australian Constitution: Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Voice (1 speech)
BROCKMAN () (): On October 14 Australians overwhelmingly voted to protect our Constitution from a fundamentally flawed referendum proposal. Western Australia's vote was almost 64 per cent and, I... - Launceston (1 speech)
Launceston is more than a pitstop or gateway to other attractions; it is a destination in its own right, the kind of place you want to spend a weekend, not just pass through. I think it is time... - Australian Constitution: Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Voice (1 speech)
Finally, the dangerous distraction of the referendum is over and we can get back to the real fight that the government have delayed for the last 12 months with excuses of saying they couldn't do... - Food Plant Solutions (1 speech)
Today, 16 October, is World Food Day, a day to raise awareness of ongoing efforts to ensure food security across the globe. I wanted to take this opportunity to share with the Senate the work of... - Israel (1 speech)
I rise here, in the parliament of our nation, one of the most tolerant and successful multinational, multifaith nations in the world, to acknowledge the truth and the power of the words moved... - Road Vehicle Standards (1 speech)
I want to take these last few moments to advise the chamber that I was very privileged at the end of September to be able to announce the Australian government's changes to the national Road...
