Senate debates

Monday, 24 November 2014

  • Kimberley Interpreting Service (1 speech)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) acknowledges: (i) that being understood is essential in accessing justice, (ii) the importance of interpreting services in the justice system, and (iii) the...
  • Indigenous Affairs (1 speech)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) acknowledges that the gap between life expectancy, health outcomes and incarceration rates of Aboriginal to non-Aboriginal people remains unacceptable; (b)...
  • Defence Personnel (1 speech)
    At the request of Senator Conroy, I move: That the Senate calls on the Abbott Government to immediately request That the Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal reconsider the Government's pay offer,...
  • Australian Electoral Commission (4 speeches)
    At the request of Senator Wong, I move: That the Senate— (a) notes: (i) the role of the Australian Electoral Commissioner (the Commissioner) is essential to the performance, transparency...