Senate debates
Tuesday, 13 August 2024
- Universities (1 speech)
Rachael Gunn's performance of breakdancing at the Olympics has shone a light on the culture of entitlement and frivolity in Australian academia. How many billions of dollars are wasted on useless... - Civics Education (1 speech)
In March this year, the Electoral Matters Joint Committee launched an inquiry into civics education, participation and engagement. It's been an excellent pathway to see such great organisations... - Midwifery Care (1 speech)
I believe women should have control over their own bodies, and that extends to their birthing choices. Since May, I've heard from many concerned women and midwives about the Albanese government's... - Melbourne Indigenous Transition School (1 speech)
Up the road from my electorate office, in Richmond, is an extraordinary school that does so much more than simply provide children with an education. The Melbourne Indigenous Transition School... - Adult Age, Adult Wage (1 speech)
The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association's Adult Age, Adult Wage campaign has been launched, led by Gerard Dwyer, their national secretary, and, in my home state of Tasmania, Joel... - Australian Federal Police (1 speech)
I'm very glad we're on the topic of supporting workers. In late 2019, an AFP officer from Brisbane asked to see me. This officer was stressed out; she was nervous and running on empty. She told... - Cost of Living (1 speech)
Australians are alert and alarmed. They are alert to the ubiquitous cost-of-living pressures that are falling across Australian families and Australian businesses. They are alarmed because the... - Smith, Mr Ian (1 speech)
I rise to pay tribute to one of our nation's finest transport leaders, Ian Smith, who sadly passed away last month. Like me, Smithy's passion was for driving trucks. He joined the mighty... - Racism (1 speech)
I recently had the privilege of chatting with leaders of the vibrant multicultural communities that make their home in Tasmania. Their message to me was clear: our state and country face serious... - Petition: Burrup Hub Gas Project (1 speech)
Later today, I will table a petition with more than 440,000 signatures calling on the government to protect Australians from the destruction that would come from an expansion of Woodside's Burrup... - Energy (1 speech)
A few years ago, this place was dominated with the hot topic of the proposed Adani Carmichael mine. It was on everyone's lips. People were gluing themselves to the streets in protest against it.... - Energy, Borumba Pumped Hydro Project (1 speech)
Labor's obsession with climate change is giving birth to one of the world's biggest white elephants in my home state of Queensland. I refer to the infamous Borumba Pumped Hydro Project, centred... - Cost of Living (1 speech)
Millions of people across Australia are worried about the rising cost of rent, mortgages and food. People are being ripped off, while big corporations are making massive profits. The price of... - Carter, Ms Sarah (1 speech)
It is with a heavy heart that I reflect on the sudden passing of Sarah Carter. Her loss has shocked and deeply saddened me and many people in this place who have worked with her. I had the... - World Hepatitis Day (1 speech)
On 4 July, with co-chair Dean Smith, I had the great pleasure of co-hosting the World Hepatitis Day event here in parliament. This was on behalf of the Parliamentary Friends for Ending HIV, STIs... - Wages (1 speech)
Our early childhood educators do life-changing, nation-building work every single day they turn up to work. Families rely on them. They make a difference in children's lives. For far too long,...
