Senate debates

Tuesday, 16 September 2008

  • (1 speech)
    Order! It being 6.57 pm, I propose the question: That the Senate do now adjourn.
  • Holland Park Mosque (4 speeches)
    Last month, many people in Brisbane gathered together in the suburb of Holland Park in south Brisbane to celebrate with the local Muslim community the amazing achievement of the centenary of the...
  • Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program (1 speech)
    In July this year I once again had the pleasure of participating in the Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program. On this occasion, I was joined by my colleague from the other place Mr...
  • National Blood Donor Week (1 speech)
    Madam Acting Deputy President Moore, I am sure you will be pleased to know that this is National Blood Donor Week, which provides the opportunity for all Australians to celebrate and recognise...
  • Social Inclusion (1 speech)
    I rise tonight to talk about social inclusion and the Rudd Labor government’s record thus far in this area. When the social inclusion ministry was announced when the Rudd government came to...
  • Water (7 speeches)
    I seek leave to speak for 20 minutes. Leave granted. Tonight I want to talk about something that ought not be political, that is in the national interest and that is all about the future of...