Senate debates

Tuesday, 8 August 2006

  • (1 speech)
    Order! There being no further consideration of documents, I propose the question: That the Senate do now adjourn.
  • Sports Broadcasting (2 speeches)
    Tonight I wish to raise a few issues with regard to sports broadcasting. The first one refers to Caroline Wilson’s article 10 days ago that raised the question of AFL broadcasting rights...
  • Jezzine Barracks, Townsville (1 speech)
    I congratulate Senator Ray on his 25 years in this place. Some may say—I can imagine Senator Ray would be the first to say it—that he needs to have his head read for staying in this...
  • Commonwealth State/Territory Disability Agreement (1 speech)
    My adjournment speech tonight concerns the Commonwealth State/Territory Disability Agreement, which provides the national framework for the delivery, funding and development of disability...
  • Mr Thomas George Butler MLC (1 speech)
    I rise tonight to speak about the passing of a great Western Australian and Labor Party member, the Hon. Tom Butler. It is fitting that I speak about him in this place, as very often the things...
  • F111 Aircraft (1 speech)
    Madame Acting Deputy President, I rise this evening to deliver a three-week deadline to the Howard government. I am calling on the government to settle outstanding ex gratia claims for hundreds...
  • Mr Wesley Adams (1 speech)
    Tonight I rise to pay tribute to one of Engadine’s most loyal and active citizens. Engadine is a suburb of the Sutherland Shire, where I live. On 14 April this year Wesley Adams passed...