Senate debates

Tuesday, 25 November 2008

  • (1 speech)
    Order! It being 11 pm, I propose the question: That the Senate do now adjourn.
  • Mr Jim Maher AO (1 speech)
    I rise on this historic day, when Labor has introduced legislation to end Work Choices, to pay tribute to the working life of an exceptional and outstanding Australian, Mr Jim Maher AO. Jim...
  • Australian Cement Industry (1 speech)
    I would like to speak tonight about the challenges and opportunities facing one of Australia’s most important industries—the cement industry. It is certainly not one of our glamour...
  • White Ribbon Day (1 speech)
    Today, 25 November, is White Ribbon Day, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The United Nations Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women, adopted...
  • Human Rights (1 speech)
    I want to speak this evening on this year’s UNFPA State of World Population report 2008, which focuses on the relationship between human rights, culture and gender, and is entitled Reaching...