Senate debates

Wednesday, 9 August 2006

  • (1 speech)
    Order! There being no further consideration of government documents, I propose the question: That the Senate do now adjourn.
  • Voluntary Student Unionism (1 speech)
    I wish to bring to the attention of the Senate tonight some facts about the impact of the government’s so-called VSU legislation, legislation that prevents higher education institutions...
  • Australian Defence Force (1 speech)
    As Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence I am honoured to observe the very best of the work that the Australian Defence Force does. That work is difficult and some of it goes...
  • Non-Government Organisations (1 speech)
    I rise tonight to speak about a very important sector in our community, and that is the third sector, or the NGO sector, as it is often referred to. This sector is essential to the wellbeing of...
  • Human Rights (1 speech)
    When the Senate rose in June, I was part way through remarks—and I think that Senator Coonan was here at the same time, so she gets to hear instalment No. 2—regarding serious human...