Senate debates

Thursday, 17 September 2009

  • (1 speech)
    Order! I propose the question: That the Senate do now adjourn.
  • Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers (1 speech)
    This weekend in Toowoomba, my home town, we will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Carnival of Flowers. The Carnival of Flowers has a very special meaning for people who come from my part of...
  • Hon. Dr Brendan Nelson (2 speeches)
    Today marks the last day on which the member for Bradfield, the Hon. Brendan Nelson, sits in this parliament. His distinguished 13 years of service will come to an end as he officially resigns...
  • Hon. Dr Brendan Nelson; Traveston Crossing Dam (1 speech)
    I support and endorse the remarks of my colleague Senator Abetz in relation to a very, very fine man, one of the most honourable and genuine persons you would meet in this political job we are...
  • Hon. Dr Brendan Nelson (1 speech)
    I rise to speak only very briefly at this time of night on Dr Brendan Nelson’s departure from federal parliament. I do not do this very often. I just want to say to Brendan that I...