Senate debates
Tuesday, 7 November 2023
- Israel (1 speech)
I rise this evening to put on the record some remarks in relation to the very sad conflict in the Middle East and some of the effects it is having on our community in Australia and most... - Tasmania State Emergency Service (1 speech)
In the inherent chaos of an emergency, there is one constant, reassuring presence that we can all rely on: the state emergency services. The volunteers who give up their time to respond to... - Women's Economic Security (1 speech)
Today marks one year since Senator Cash declared that the government's secure jobs, better pay legislation would close down Australia. It's been 12 months, and I'm proud to say that Australia is... - Medicare (1 speech)
One of the good things to come out of COVID was telehealth. Telehealth has been a game changer for Tasmanians. You used to hear stories about people driving hours to get an appointment, meaning... - Trade Unions (1 speech)
In the words of our national anthem: We've golden soil and wealth for toil, Our home is girt by sea. Australia by geographical favour is an island nation and is naturally positioned to be a great... - Economy (1 speech)
I rise to speak to the millions of Australians who have been hit with yet another interest rate rise today—No. 12 since Labor was elected. If you have a $750,000 mortgage, you're now paying... - Western Australia: Arts (1 speech)
In my community of Boorloo Perth there is an arts scene that has given Australia some of the most exciting artists of the last few decades. Just north of the CBD is the Pickle District, a... - Amagula, Mr T (1 speech)
In our First Nations acknowledgement of country, we often hear reference to emerging leaders. Last week, people came together across the Groote Eylandt archipelago and the Northern Territory to... - Tasmanian Community Fund (1 speech)
Money is in short supply, and that is no more the case anywhere than with taxpayers' money, which is a finite resource, and I think we have to respect that. Much of the debate in this place and... - Superannuation: Taxation (1 speech)
I rise tonight to speak on an issue that, perhaps, has gone off the radar a little over the last few months. We've had the debate over the Voice, and we've had the debate in Western Australia,... - Ipswich: Waste Management (1 speech)
Before I commence my remarks in relation to my chosen subject, I would like to compliment Senator Brockman for the contribution he's just made. It is common sense that we should not be taxing... - Medicinal Cannabis, Renewable Energy (1 speech)
As a servant to the many different people in our one Queensland community, I was pleased to accept an invitation from Isaac Balbin, founder of cannabis.org.au, to attend last Thursday's national... - Diwali (4 speeches)
I just want to celebrate Western Australia's Indian community—
