Senate debates

Thursday, 22 March 2007

Notices

Presentation

Senator Nettle to move on the next day of sitting:

That the Senate:
(a)
notes the ‘Bring David Hicks Home’ campaign launched in Bennelong, Sydney, in the week beginning 18 March 2007 by GetUp; and
(b)
calls on the Government to bring Mr Hicks home.

Senator Bob Brown to move on the next day of sitting:

That the Senate endorses the climate change action plan proposed by the Australian Council of Trade Unions, including its call for:
(a)
government subsidies for energy efficient retrofitting of buildings;
(b)
mandatory green building codes;
(c)
large-scale reuse of treated effluent;
(d)
improved vehicle fuel efficiency;
(e)
greater use of shipping to cut greenhouse gas emissions;
(f)
the right to reject work which harms the environment; and
(g)
a mandatory renewable energy target of 10 per cent, as called for by the Australian Greens in 2002.

Senator Nettle to move on the next day of sitting:

That the Senate:
(a)
notes the recent death of Israeli linguist, author and peace activist Ms Tanya Reinhart;
(b)
sends its condolences to her family and friends; and
(c)
recognises the contribution that Ms Reinhart has made to achieving peace and justice in Palestine and Israel.