Senate debates
Monday, 15 June 2009
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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...