Senate debates

Wednesday, 21 March 2007

  • (1 speech)
    Order! There being no consideration of government documents, I propose the question: That the Senate do now adjourn.
  • Telecommunications (5 speeches)
    I rise tonight to talk about the announcement today by Labor of their proposal for telecommunications in this nation. Interestingly, we are seeing again a proposal for fibre to the node.
  • Military Justice (1 speech)
    Tonight I would like to make a few comments to the Senate on government attempts to reform elements of the military justice system, returning to a familiar topic that I know is of great interest...
  • Press Freedom (1 speech)
    Last week the Reporters Without Borders website reported that Australia had slumped to No. 35 on their press freedom index. I am not sure of the history and credibility of the index, and...
  • Defence Materiel (1 speech)
    Nearly four years ago the government finally acknowledged it had a problem with defence materiel acquisition and management and initiated the Kinnaird review to fix the problem. Even before the...