Senate debates
Wednesday, 15 November 2023
- Return of Cultural Heritage, Closing the Gap (1 speech)
I'd like to share with the Senate a story of great significance to the Warlpiri people of the Northern Territory. It's the story of the return of culturally significant objects, and it spans many... - Human Rights: Tibet, Western Australia: Community Events (1 speech)
In the weeks surrounding the Prime Minister's visit to Beijing, we have often heard this regarding Australia-China relations: the government will cooperate with China where it can and disagree... - Pensions and Benefits, Housing (1 speech)
We live in unprecedented times. Our community is facing an unfolding climate catastrophe, a housing crisis that is continuing to get worse and the follow-on effects of a global pandemic that took... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
We see many members and senators in this building buy into the class war being waged by big business groups against hardworking Australians. I expect it from most—though not all—of... - Dixon Advisory (1 speech)
I rise to set out some facts in relation to a very curious case indeed in relation to Dixon Advisory, the non-enforcement of the law and the potential for taxpayers to be funding a huge moral... - Pauline Hanson's One Nation (1 speech)
As a servant to the many different people who make up our one Queensland community, I am often asked by people why life under Labor has become so damn tough so quickly and how a One Nation... - Albanese Government: Cost of Living (1 speech)
It's always interesting to follow Senator Roberts and his manifesto. From one manifesto to another, I want to talk today about the Albanese government's measures that we have put in place to deal... - Environmental Approvals (1 speech)
(): I rise to draw the Senate's attention to a very important issue. It's an issue of Australia's economic prosperity and, indeed, our security, and it is in relation to environmental... - Youth Homelessness (1 speech)
Youth homelessness is a growing problem in Australia. The wider context is that homelessness across all age groups has been continuing to rise ahead of overall population growth. Here in the ACT... - Environmental, Social and Governance (1 speech)
Today I'd like to talk about ESG. When companies talk about ESG, consumers and shareholders should walk away as quickly as possible. That's because ESG is code for something: 'wasting company... - Endometriosis (2 speeches)
Endometriosis is a debilitating and painful condition that affects at least one in nine women and girls and those assigned female at birth. For women aged between 44 and 49 that figure increases... - Tertiary Education (1 speech)
Reports that the Albanese government will delay the release of the Universities Accord final report until at least February next year are further evidence that Minister Clare's higher education... - Youth Voice in Parliament Week (2 speeches)
O'NEILL () (): I'm going to put on the record a speech by Deena Clemson, from my duty electorate of Lyne, which I'm reading as part of the Raise Our Voice Australia campaign. Congratulations,... - Western Australia: Immigration Detention (1 speech)
It was only yesterday that I was here in this chamber remarking on the complete and utter dereliction of responsibility of this government in relation to the safety and security of... - Youth Voice in Parliament Week (1 speech)
The Raise Our Voice campaign amplifies the powerful voices of young Australians within the chambers of parliament. Today I'll be using my voice on behalf of Kristen Kantzipas. Kristen is a young... - Australia (1 speech)
I'm going to give you an insight into future Australia under Labor, the Greens and the coalition—well, those that don't have a backbone, anyway. You will toil much longer for less and... - Bushfires (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about bushfires. Obviously, they are of great concern to me, as I come from regional Western Australia and my family has been involved in farming for well over 150 years in... - Kaleidoscope World of Fashion (1 speech)
Last month I had the pleasure of meeting the Creative Director of Kaleidoscope World of Fashion, Astrid Tshidibu. Kaleidoscope is a forward-thinking brand that dismantles barriers, fuels... - Gas Industry (1 speech)
The following statement is from Antonia Burke, a traditional owner from the Tiwi Islands: Since we found out about Santos's Barossa Gas Project and how it extends to Darwin's Middle Arm and Bayu... - Fatherhood (1 speech)
Last month the Department of Social Services announced something. It had allocated $3.5 million to help combat what it calls harmful gender stereotypes. We know what that means. It's code for:... - Superannuation (1 speech)
I am very concerned that there are a number of superannuation funds that are not acting in the best interests of their members, the workers of Australia. I'm very concerned that there have been... - Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (1 speech)
Small pharmacies in rural areas have been feeling the pinch since the government 's 60-day prescription policy began. I support 60-day prescriptions. What I don't support is slashing money from... - Workplace Safety: Engineered Stone Industry (1 speech)
Today I joined a number of members of the Senate and lower house crossbench calling on Minister Burke and state and territory ministers to ban the import and sale of engineered stone. Safe Work... - Breakfast Club (1 speech)
We held two excellent breakfast events this week at Parliament House, and we all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. We had the National Prayer Breakfast on Monday,... - Raise Our Voice Australia (2 speeches)
I rise today to read a speech from Mikalya Bolkus who lives in my home state of South Australia and who participated in the Raise Our Voice campaign. Here are Mikalya's words: I graduated high... - Albanese Government (4 speeches)
I think I'll take these 23 seconds to list the achievements of the Albanese Labor government.
