House debates

Monday, 20 August 2012

  • Independent News Media (6 speeches)
    An independent news media plays an essential role in maintaining the individual freedoms we enjoy in a democratic society. But participatory democracy only works if citizens have sufficient and...
  • Carbon Pricing (19 speeches, 2 comments)
    I appreciate the opportunity to debate this very important motion. Just because the carbon tax was introduced on 1 July it would be an absolute folly to think this government has addressed all of...
  • Australia-Serbia Relations (4 speeches)
    I wish to speak about Australia's relationship with the Republic of Serbia and the contribution that people of Serbian origin make to our vibrant multicultural community. Serbia's good...