Senate debates

Wednesday, 18 June 2008

  • (1 speech)
    Order! It being 12.45 pm, I call on matters of public interest.
  • Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008 (4 speeches)
    I have circulated a speech for incorporation on the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008, which I believe has been accepted. I therefore seek leave to incorporate the speech which was distributed by...
  • Zimbabwe (1 speech)
    The presidential election in Zimbabwe is due on 27 June. The presidential election that is coming up in that country bears no resemblance to the information and knowledge we have in this country...
  • Federal Election: Commitments (22 speeches)
    I would like to associate myself with the remarks of Senator Moore—although I am not sure that Senator Moore will want to associate herself with the remarks I am about to make on a matter...
  • Guantanamo Bay; Mr Roger Stapledon (1 speech)
    The previous debate reminds me there are some things I may not miss about this place! In this last MPI opportunity before me, I want to discuss an issue of human rights that has been dear to the...
  • Mr Bruno Riccio (1 speech)
    I rise today to pay tribute to a special Australian who recently passed away, Bruno Riccio OAM. Bruno was a fundraising stalwart for the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute for over 14 years....
  • Motor Neurone Disease (1 speech)
    I rise today to mark a special day in the calendar of this nation—the global day in honour of motor neurone disease, 21 June. Every year since 1997 the International Alliance of Motor...