Senate debates

Monday, 15 June 2015

  • 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta (1 speech)
    As I speak, Her Majesty the Queen is leaving a meadow within sight of Windsor Castle at a place called Runnymede. From ancient times, through the Middle Ages and to the modern era, whenever...
  • Kirner, Ms Joan Elizabeth, AC (1 speech)
    Tonight I wish to pay tribute to a truly great Australian woman, the Honourable Joan Elizabeth Kirner, AC, former Premier of Victoria, former Victorian Minister for Conservation and Minister for...
  • Magna Carta: 800th Anniversary (1 speech)
    Before I begin to the discuss the legacy of the Magna Carta I would like to join and congratulate Senator McEwen on her remarks in relation to Joan Kirner. I endorse them, absolutely. Tonight we...
  • Housing Affordability (1 speech)
    I want to speak tonight about the affordability of housing in Australia. It is certainly something that I am passionate about myself, having been a first home buyer post the house price boom that...