Senate debates
Tuesday, 27 February 2007
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Order! There being no further consideration of government documents, I propose the question: That the Senate do now adjourn. - Mr Thomas William Leggett (1 speech)
This evening I rise to pay tribute to the late Tom Leggett, who died suddenly a few weeks ago. I would like to acknowledge the presence in the gallery this evening of Tom’s widow, Doreen,... - Department of Defence: Financial Management (1 speech)
As a member of the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit, I want to address the progress in reconciling Defence accounts over the last two to four years. We all vividly recall the ANAO... - National Indigenous Council (1 speech)
Today the National Indigenous Council provided its annual report to government. It identified the importance of expanding and making the most of economic opportunities as a key pathway to... - Volunteering in Tasmania (5 speeches)
Tonight I would like to showcase the extent of volunteering in my home state of Tasmania and highlight the needs of the volunteering community across Australia. According to Volunteering... - National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Week (2 speeches)
This week, 25 February to 4 March, is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Week, so some people in this chamber, as well as in the wider community, are wearing blue ribbons. I know that sometimes... - Disability and Overseas Development (1 speech)
First of all, I would like to briefly mention that I am also thrilled by the response which I have seen today from the government on the issue of gynaecological cancer. I hope to be able to... - Defence (16 speeches)
Mr Acting Deputy President, I seek leave to speak for 20 minutes. Leave granted. Tonight I wish to speak about a serious problem: the current Defence Capability Plan. This is the plan that...
