Senate debates

Wednesday, 12 February 2014

  • Human Rights (5 speeches)
    At the request of Senator Stephens, I move: That the Senate— (a) notes: (i) the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Syria, Jordan and Lebanon, (ii) the former Labor Government's contribution of...
  • Australian Curriculum (1 speech)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes: (i) the Australian Curriculum was developed over 6 years, involving input from thousands of educators, parents and academics, and was negotiated with,...
  • Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (1 speech)
    At the request of Senator Milne, I move: That the Senate— (a) condemns the Abbott Government for its attempt to reduce the size of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area by 74 000...
  • International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (1 speech)
    I, and also on behalf of Senators Kroger, Moore and Waters, move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) Thursday, 6 February 2014, marked the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female...
  • Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (1 speech)
    I, and also on behalf of Senators Moore and Waters, move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) February 2014 is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, (ii) Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is run...
  • Sharks (1 speech)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that (i) the Minister for the Environment has granted an exemption to Western Australia, under section 158 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity...