Senate debates

Wednesday, 26 November 2008

  • (1 speech)
    Order! It being 7.20 pm, I propose the question: That the Senate do now adjourn.
  • Education (1 speech)
    I rise tonight to speak on the issue of education and talk about some of the good news and the good work that is being done in some of our schools. It is very timely that I give this speech,...
  • Tasmanian Forests (1 speech)
    In recent times there have been accusations of violence in the forests of Tasmania between workers and protesters. Violence and other unlawful conduct need to be condemned—and condemned...
  • White Ribbon Day (1 speech)
    On Saturday, 22 November, I, along with over 100 other Tasmanians, including my federal parliamentary colleague the member for Denison, Duncan Kerr, and state MPs Lisa Singh and Nick McKim,...
  • People with Disabilities (1 speech)
    I rise tonight to speak to a very important issue, that of people with disabilities. I also wish to recognise the upcoming International Day of People with Disability, which will occur on 3...