Senate debates
Wednesday, 27 November 2024
- International Students (32 speeches)
I've spoken a few times in the last week about the gross conflict of interest the shadow education and shadow immigration ministers have. Senator Henderson has been out there at events with... - First Nations Australians: Cultural Heritage (1 speech)
I rise to speak to the latest issues regarding lawfare that is being used against development, particularly in relation to places supposedly significant to Indigenous Australians, following... - Tasmania: Palliative Care (1 speech)
If you're young at heart, the last thing you want to think about is how you're going to die. None of us will really know, as it's going to be different for every person. When it's my time, I'd... - Lord Prescott (1 speech)
I rise to speak briefly about the recent passing of the noble Lord John Leslie Prescott, Baron of Kingston upon Hull, formerly deputy leader of the British Labour Party and Deputy Prime Minister... - Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 (1 speech)
O'SULLIVAN (—) (): In the mid-1930s, as dark clouds gathered in Western Europe, then backbencher Winston Churchill rose in the House of Commons and warned of the storm ahead. He said:... - Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Reform) Bill 2024 (3 speeches)
I rise today to inform the Australian people about a very important matter, and I hope people will listen to what I have to say. The Albanese Labor government is going to introduce the Electoral... - Physical and Sexual Harassment and Violence (1 speech)
We're in the midst of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. When you look around at the state of the country—and, indeed, the world—when it comes to the treatment of... - Economy (1 speech)
Earlier this week the Senate didn't vote down the misinformation bill; the government withdrew it from the Notice Paper on the basis that millions of Australians did not want foreign social media... - Road Safety (2 speeches)
Improving road safety is a key priority of the Albanese government. We know any death on Australian roads is one too many. But, unfortunately, the statistics are heading in the wrong direction.... - Education (3 speeches)
As we head towards the end of the year and the end of things in here—there have been a few actions today—everyone's a bit tired and everyone's a bit stressed. It's all getting a bit... - Workplace Relations: Amazon (1 speech)
Hear, hear! I do welcome Ross's son. Good to see you spending your schoolies here in Parliament House! Black Friday deals are in full swing, but this time of the year also serves as an important... - Missing and Murdered First Nations Men (1 speech)
I read the following statement with mixed emotions and sadness, because people from my WA community are hurting and angry that women, mothers, aunties and grannies have to travel here to demand... - Teal Independents (1 speech)
I was intrigued to read in the Sydney Morning Herald earlier this month about an interview that Peter FitzSimons—he of the bandana—did with Simon Holmes a Court, talking about what... - Make Amazon Pay Campaign (1 speech)
This week Black Friday is approaching, and once again the spotlight is on the Make Amazon Pay campaign. It's shameful that Amazon continues to have some of the worst working conditions in the... - Qualifications of Senators (1 speech)
This afternoon we will vote on a matter that strikes at the heart of our democracy: the urgent investigation into Senator Payman's eligibility to sit in this parliament under section 44.... - National Anti-Corruption Commission (1 speech)
National Anti-Corruption Commissioner Paul Brereton's future with the watchdog is in question after a review into a decision not to investigate six people referred to it by the robodebt royal... - Digital ID Bill 2024 (1 speech)
The proposal to enforce age verification is a digital overreach of epic proportions. The government is asking all platforms to store your sensitive data, whether they be a secure tech giant or a... - Poverty (1 speech)
In the next few weeks we are going to see lots and lots of elected representatives posting on their social media about how so many people are doing it tough over Christmas, about how we need to... - Red Tape (1 speech)
As the 47th Parliament draws to a close, many in this place will be tempted to congratulate themselves on how much legislation they have passed. If passing new laws was a measure of success, then... - Sudan (1 speech)
I rise to give voice to a passionate plea from the Sudanese community in my home state of Queensland. There is a humanitarian crisis unfolding in Sudan. The conflict between the Sudanese army and... - Butterfly Foundation (1 speech)
I love the Butterfly Foundation. They provide essential services for people who are experiencing eating disorders or body image issues. I've met with people from this organisation both here and... - Kanak People (1 speech)
I want to talk about the staunch, powerful Kanak peoples who continue to resist French colonial occupation to assert their sovereignty and right to self-determination and independence. The Kanak... - Community Services (1 speech)
It's that time of year again—a time for celebration, to join in the spirit of giving and to be with families and friends. For many, they will be spending this summer celebrating, but, for... - Albanese Government (1 speech)
As 2024 draws to a close, I am proud to stand with my colleagues here and in the other place and reflect on all the progress Australia has made under the Albanese Labor government. Over a million...
