Senate debates
Wednesday, 9 August 2017
- Papua New Guinea: General Election (1 speech)
Australia is a close and longstanding partner to Papua New Guinea. Papua New Guinea is a country that I have visited many times over the last decade and I have come to develop a great affection... - Tasmania: Early Childhood Education (1 speech)
Early in my working career, I was employed as an early childhood educator. I worked in childcare centres and then I ran my own family day care business. While the profession used to be simply... - Citizenship, Venezuela, Waste Management and Recycling (11 speeches)
The MP citizenship issue has been a significant matter of public interest in recent weeks. I was personally devastated by the news that Scott Ludlam and Larissa Waters resigned from parliament... - Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (1 speech)
Today I want to talk about the custody notification service that has operated in New South Wales and the ACT for quite some time. It's a program that provides 24-hour legal advice for Aboriginal... - Kimberley Region, Rotary Club of Perth: Path of Hope Foundation (1 speech)
I would like to begin by reflecting on Senator Macdonald's comments this afternoon. Those people who know Senator Macdonald who are listening on the broadcast will know that he's an enthusiastic,... - Migration (1 speech)
I am well known for speaking up about immigration, but what isn't well known is that I am not anti migrant. In 1996, I spoke out about the high rate of immigration from Asia that would have put... - Immigration (6 speeches)
I did mean to rise and discuss the issue of National Homelessness Week. I've only have got a couple of minutes, but I must respond to that racist rant from One Nation. If we are going to have a...
