Senate debates

Wednesday, 6 February 2013

  • Gilbert, Mr Edward (Eddie) (1 speech)
    Thirty-five years ago the great Aboriginal fast bowler Eddie Gilbert died. Eddie Gilbert was a Queensland Aborigine and first-class cricketer famous for his exceptionally fast bowling and...
  • International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (1 speech)
    As the coalition spokesperson for the status of women I rise in the Senate this evening to acknowledge that today, 6 February 2013, is the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital...
  • Cyber Security, Swartz, Aaron (1 speech)
    I would like to thank Senator Cash for taking up the issue of female genital mutilation with such passion. I rise to make some remarks about some of the perverse consequences that can come into...
  • Stolen Generations (1 speech)
    Last week I called on this federal government to focus on and now commit to compensating those directly affected by past policies of forced removal in the Northern Territory. Compensation for the...