Senate debates

Tuesday, 14 October 2008

  • (1 speech)
    I move: That the Senate do now adjourn.
  • Millenium Development Goals: Child Mortality (2 speeches)
    I seek leave to incorporate an adjournment speech on behalf of Senator Collins. Leave granted.
  • International Day of Older Persons (1 speech)
    I rise to speak today in recognition of Australia’s International Day of Older Persons, which was celebrated on 1 October as part of the broader United Nations International Day of Older...
  • Stem Cell Research (1 speech)
    I rise tonight to address a matter that should be of concern to every member of this chamber, particularly those who were here during the last parliament, in the closing months of 2006. At that...
  • Micah Challenge Australia (1 speech)
    I rise at this extremely late hour to speak in regard to an organisation and cause that I am proud to support and which I believe should be brought to the parliament’s attention. Micah...
  • Millenium Development Goals; Micah Challenge Australia (1 speech)
    Tonight I would like to speak on the millennium development goals and Micah Challenge. This is especially relevant because it is Anti-Poverty Week. I noted the contribution of Senator Mark Arbib...