Senate debates

Wednesday, 9 September 2009

  • (1 speech)
    I move: That the Senate do now adjourn.
  • National Broadband Network (1 speech)
    I rise tonight to draw to the attention of the chamber the leading role that Tasmania is playing in the rollout of the National Broadband Network and progressing the digital revolution in...
  • Taxation (1 speech)
    I rise tonight to highlight an issue that should be—indeed will be—of concern to all Australians, if this government has its way. This government has used the veil of the Henry tax...
  • Talisman Saber Exercise; Northern Territory, Pine Gap and Timor Leste Visit (1 speech)
    This evening I rise to speak about two matters that I was involved in recently as a member on the Defence subcommittee, the first being the Talisman Saber Exercise 20009. Along with Senator Mark...
  • Prime Minister (1 speech)
    It seems that every public utterance of our Prime Minister devalues the office of Prime Minister and its integrity. His latest contribution to the public debate demonstrated an individual who is...