Senate debates

Thursday, 7 December 2006

  • (1 speech)
    Order! It being 10.37 pm, I propose the question: That the Senate do now adjourn.
  • International Diabetes Federation (1 speech)
    It is with great pleasure that I stand tonight to congratulate Professor Martin Silink, the newly elected President of the International Diabetes Federation. Martin Silink is a paediatrician from...
  • Valedictory; Committee Reports; Environment and Heritage Legislation (1 speech)
    In my final speech for the year I want to cover a few issues that were raised during the course of this week in the parliament and in documents tabled in the parliament. I also want to make a few...
  • Australian Industries (7 speeches)
    Tonight I want to highlight the importance of innovation for Australian industries. Earlier this week Mr Kevin Rudd was elected Leader of the Opposition. In his ‘fork in the road’...