Senate debates
Monday, 10 February 2025
- Western Australia: Goods and Services Tax (1 speech)
The Labor Premier of Western Australia, Roger Cook, is trying to rewrite WA's GST history. On the eve of the election, he is out there with state Labor candidates telling people that Labor will... - Rinehart, Mrs Georgina Hope, AO, Leader of the Opposition (1 speech)
What an extraordinary time in Australian politics, because the Leader of the Opposition, Mr Dutton, is clearly under the thumb of the richest billionaire in the country, Gina Rinehart. Ms... - President of the United States of America (3 speeches)
It's been less than a month, and already President Trump is turning the rule of law on its head. Mr Trump, of course, is ruling by ignoring laws internationally and domestically. Of course, his... - Waste Management and Recycling: Resources Recovery (1 speech)
It's been a pleasure during this term to serve on the committee chaired by Senator Whish-Wilson that is examining renewables and recycling and the circular economy out there in the world. We're... - Universities (1 speech)
The government's lazy accounting is costing students thousands of dollars. There's a simple fix, but the government just doesn't want to do it. Think about your home loan. Interest is based on... - Cost of Living: Health Care (1 speech)
In listening to everyday Australians across my home state of Queensland, one of our highest concerns is the cost of health care. This Labor government increased the Medicare rebate when they... - Australian Constitution (1 speech)
We've recently heard a lot from Elon Musk about the fact that he's going to implement a DOGE system in the United States to cut down on bureaucratic waste. This particular idea, the need to cut... - Aukus (4 speeches)
Australians, I have good news. At a time when we're being squeezed on our mortgages and in the supermarkets, this news will come as a great relief to everyone. Australia has made its first AUKUS... - United States of America: Environment (1 speech)
Does Donald Trump have a plastic spoon in his brain? As it turns out, very possibly. We know he's been talking a lot about plastic straws lately, so what gives? Donald Trump has said he will... - Labor Government (1 speech)
I want to inform Australians about changes proposed to electoral laws, especially about the gift that Labor is giving itself in the form of compliance funding, courtesy of the Australian... - National Disability Insurance Scheme, Music Therapy (1 speech)
Of late, I've been spending time talking to music therapists who operate within my local community and are genuinely very concerned about their future servicing people through the NDIS. Before... - Wilson, Cr Digby (1 speech)
Today I want to introduce to the Parliament of Australia Labor's candidate for the great electorate of Lyne, Councillor Digby Wilson. Digby is a grassroots leader looking to take Lyne into the... - New South Wales: Lunar New Year (1 speech)
It was outstanding to be with the Haymarket Chamber of Commerce on Friday night, as they celebrated the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake. Vincent Lim from the Haymarket Chamber of... - Victoria: Firefighters (1 speech)
(): Recently, I spent a day in the life of a firefighter at Fire Rescue Victoria's training facility on Wurundjeri country. They say not all heroes wear capes, but now I know they wear... - Joyce, Hon. Barnaby (2 speeches)
I read Paul Sakkal's article in the Sydney Morning Herald with deep concern. The headline read '"Barnaby rule" hides former deputy PM in his seat'. The article said that the Nationals and Mr...
