Senate debates
Tuesday, 27 February 2024
- Azerbaijan (1 speech)
I rise today, compelled to share with you the harrowing story of a brave journalist who endured untold suffering at the hands of the government of Azerbaijan. This year I had the honour of... - First Nations Australians (1 speech)
It's been a particularly tough few months for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Hearing your life and your community frequently spoken of in terms of deficits and not strengths can... - Middle East (1 speech)
I'm humbled to soon be tabling in the Senate a petition with nearly 10,000 signatures that calls on the Australian government to save the family of Akram, a Palestinian-born Australian citizen... - Australia Day Awards (1 speech)
The Order of Australia is a way of recognising the hard work and dedication that so many have provided to the service of our nation. Of those who were recognised in this year's honours, I would... - Workplace Relations: Food Delivery Industry (1 speech)
On Friday, delivery riders held another peaceful gathering outside the Sydney offices of the multinational gig platform HungryPanda. The organiser of the gathering, Zhuoying Wang, has worked for... - Tasmania State Election (1 speech)
Tasmania is having a state election. It's the Liberal Party putting their jobs on the line this time. They're going to the election 18 months early—which, by the way, they did last time.... - Lismore Lions Club (1 speech)
In January this year I visited Lismore, in New South Wales. Every time I go to Lismore, I'm struck by the resilience and the camaraderie that characterises this town and the spirit that they've... - Tasmania State Election (1 speech)
It is election time in Tasmania, and, entirely predictably, the Labor and Liberal parties are spending much of their time demonising minority government. Both the Labor and Liberal leaders have... - Genetic Testing: Insurance Industry (1 speech)
In Australia, you cannot be discriminated against based on your race, your gender, your sexual orientation or your disability. That would be against the law. However, the law explicitly permits... - Dunkley By-Election (1 speech)
Today I want to shine a spotlight on an individual who embodies the spirit of dedication, community service and resilience: Nathan Conroy. Nathan has an incredible backstory. His journey is one... - COVID-19: Vaccination (2 speeches)
Today has seen an important victory in the fight for freedom and human rights in Australia. Queensland's Supreme Court today determined that COVID-19 vaccine mandates imposed on police and health... - Western Australia: Nurses (1 speech)
STEELE-JOHN () (): Nurses are the bedrock of our community. They should not have to fight to be paid what they are worth. And they should not be forced to take on many shifts—double or... - Energy (1 speech)
The recent blackouts experienced in Victoria are a stark example of the vulnerabilities of our power grid. These blackouts are further evidence that the government's Rewiring the Nation policy is... - Labour Movement Internship (1 speech)
I rise to give recognition to the Labour Movement Internship program, founded by former senator Chris Evans way back in 1996. Chris Evans sustained this program even while he was government... - Taxation (2 speeches)
On 1 July every Australian worker will get a tax cut, and 84 per cent will get a bigger tax cut under Labor. That's because our government is working hard to ensure that Australian workers earn...
