Senate debates
Tuesday, 26 March 2024
- Greenstein, Mr Frank, OAM (1 speech)
Today I am privileged to rise to celebrate an individual whose remarkable journey and contributions have significantly enriched our community and nation. Frank Greenstein, a name synonymous with... - E-Cigarettes and Vaping Products (1 speech)
I come from a family of heavy smokers—my dad smoked, my uncle, my sister, my brother, and me too. I remember the first smoke I ever had. I was 17 or 18 years old, I was at a party, and... - Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
It has been a horrific start to the year. In just 12 weeks in 2024, at least 15 women have been killed by partners in domestic and family violence, many in most tragic circumstances: run over by... - Albanese Government (1 speech)
The federal bureaucracy in Australia is a swollen behemoth. More people work for the government than ever before, meaning there are more people dependent on government than ever before.... - Banking and Financial Services (1 speech)
I rise tonight to speak on an issue that is very important to the structure of our economy and very important, in particular, to the liberal philosophical view of the world. That is the... - Meals on Wheels (1 speech)
I'm really happy to stand up tonight and talk about the fantastic work of Meals on Wheels. Parliament House played host to this great Australian organisation last week, and I took the opportunity... - Australian Society (1 speech)
Last week Senator Hanson spoke about record immigration and the human catastrophe it's causing everyday Australians. The Australian newspaper described her words as 'populist'. Among the... - Australian Security Intelligence Organisation: 75th Anniversary (1 speech)
I rise today to recognise the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, ASIO, marked this month, and to honour the incredible men and women who... - International Women's Day: Congolese Women (1 speech)
I take the opportunity to associate myself with Senator Paterson's remarks and mix in my thanks to Director-General Burgess and his team for the wonderful job they do. On 9 March 2024 I attended... - Exposure Draft of the Marriage Amendment (Same-Sex Marriage) Bill Select Committee, Discrimination (1 speech)
I rise to speak on this adjournment, and I would like to refer back to the valedictory speech that was given earlier today. In part, while I respect the work of Senator Rice and her very kind...
