Senate debates

Wednesday, 24 June 2009

  • (1 speech)
    Order! I propose the question: That the Senate do now adjourn.
  • Environment: Marine and Antarctic Research (3 speeches)
    I rise to speak briefly on the pivotal role that Tasmania is playing in facilitating the federal government’s marine and Antarctic research agenda. Tasmania shared in over $200 million...
  • China; Poland (1 speech)
    Twenty years ago earlier this month we remembered, commemorating one and celebrating the other, two momentous events of last century: the Tiananmen Square massacre in China and the first...
  • Cambridge Downs Store (1 speech)
    This evening I rise to discuss a recent activity from approximately four weeks ago. On Saturday 23 May I was in Richmond, which is half way between Townsville and Mount Isa on the Overlanders...
  • Kidney Health Week (1 speech)
    I rise to bring to the attention of senators this evening issues associated with Kidney Health Week, which recently took place nationally. I commend Kidney Health Australia for its efforts to...
  • Laura Indigenous Dance Festival (1 speech)
    I was delighted to hear Senator Furner’s address to the chamber tonight about the little town of Richmond up where I live and where I have been a visitor by road on many occasions. It is...