Senate debates

Wednesday, 12 September 2007

  • (1 speech)
    Order! It being 7.15 pm, I propose the question: That the Senate do now adjourn.
  • Middle East (1 speech)
    I wish to bring to the attention of the Senate tonight the gross violation of human rights, as I understand it, in the Middle East. I would like to inform the Senate that over a year has passed...
  • Social Enterprise (1 speech)
    The next time you pass someone in that street who is selling the Big Issue, look seriously at how this person represents a new model of small business. At first glance he or she might look like...
  • Veterans' Entitlements (3 speeches)
    I would like to start tonight by congratulating both the government and the Labor Party on their recent announcements—
  • Year of the Surf Lifesaver (1 speech)
    I rise to address the chamber and inform the Senate of the 100 years of surf-lifesaving in Australia and the celebration this year, 2007 being the Year of the Surf Lifesaver. This is the first...