Senate debates

Monday, 15 June 2009

  • (1 speech)
    I move: That the Senate do now adjourn.
  • Malou and Irwin Families (1 speech)
    This evening I rise to make an adjournment speech on two families—the Malou family and the Irwin family. In October last year I had the fortune to meet a lovely Sudanese family through some...
  • Cane Toads (1 speech)
    I rise tonight to draw the Senate’s attention to the issue of the cane toad and the devastation that it can cause. I recently had the opportunity of joining the Kimberley Toad Busters in...
  • Government 2.0 (1 speech)
    Tonight I would like to take about an issue that I think is growing in its importance in Australia, particularly in politics and also within the community. It relates to the use of Web 2.0...
  • Anzac Day (1 speech)
    It is with pleasure that I rise to talk about Anzac Day this year. My wife Nancy and I were privileged and honoured to be present at Anzac Day at Hellfire Pass in Thailand. I would like to give a...