Senate debates
Tuesday, 10 September 2024
- Economy (1 speech)
There was a lot to learn from last week's GDP figures. Not only are we in the longest household recession in 50 years, but productivity has collapsed by 6.3 per cent since Labor came to power.... - Health Care (1 speech)
Today I rise to draw attention to the conspicuous silence from those opposite about one of the first policy proposals to be put by the new leader of the Liberal Party in South Australia, Vincent... - Fossil Fuel Industry (1 speech)
Last night, this building was overflowing with mining and fossil fuel lobbyists for the Australian minerals industry parliamentary dinner. The event was hosted by the Minerals Council, who have... - Bangladesh (1 speech)
The nation of Bangladesh has seen significant turmoil and unrest and a tragic loss of life in recent months. But I'm pleased to be able to say that, since the interim government took office under... - Women's Health (1 speech)
Last week marked Women's Health Week, and as a gender-equal federal government we are committed to a health system that works for women. For too long, women's health has been overlooked, and as... - King Island Dairy (1 speech)
Last week, the Canadian milk giant Saputo announced that they were closing King Island Dairy and retiring the brand. I was on the island earlier this year and heard from locals that they were... - Ong, Mr Howard (1 speech)
I wish to draw this chamber's attention to the Liberal Party's excellent candidate in the electorate of Tangney, Howard Ong. I've had the privilege of getting to know Howard over the past two... - Liberal-National Coalition (1 speech)
This week, we saw the chaos that ensues when the Liberals and Nationals have to come up with actual policies. Since the last election, they've only come up with three: they've committed to... - Housing (1 speech)
The rental market in this country is completely broken. Never before has a system that was designed to help people achieve a basic human right been so stacked in the favour of profiteering... - World Suicide Prevention Day (1 speech)
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, an important opportunity to raise awareness, share messages of hope and encourage people to seek help. Each year in Australia over 3,000 Australians die by... - Taxation (1 speech)
I associate myself with Senator David Pocock's remarks. Mental health issues should be treated in exactly the same way as any health issue. They are no different to a broken arm, a sprained wrist... - Mining Industry (1 speech)
Last night, I attended the Minerals Council of Australia dinner in the Great Hall with approximately 400 other guests. CEO Tania Constable delivered a strong, passionate speech encompassing the... - Energy (1 speech)
Australia needs to replace our coal energy fleet with cleaner, greener, firmed alternatives. Personally I'd like to see this happen far sooner than later—certainly far sooner than is... - Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (1 speech)
We know that harmful gender stereotypes can have a huge impact on young Australians. We know that by the age of six a girl's interest in science, technology, engineering and maths—in STEM... - Yamatji On-Country (1 speech)
For the past three years, I have attended the annual Yamatji On-Country events held in the Pilbara and Mid West-Gascoyne regions of WA. This is a festival of culture, song, dance, food, language... - Manufacturing Industry (2 speeches)
Yesterday, in the House of Representatives, the Liberal and National parties voted against a bill to make manufacturing jobs here in our country, the Future Made in Australia Bill. Imagine being...
