Senate debates
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
Matters of Public Interest
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Order! It being 12.45 pm, I call on matters of public interest. - Commonwealth Sex Discrimination Act (1 speech)
In 2009 we celebrate the 25th anniversary—the silver jubilee—of the federal Sex Discrimination Act. In acknowledgement of that milestone I would like to speak today about progress... - Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (1 speech)
Innovation is the key to our future as a nation. That is why the stewardship of the Innovation, Industry, Science and Research portfolio is so vital to our individual futures and the future of... - Antiterrorism Legislation (1 speech)
I rise this afternoon to speak about Australia’s antiterrorism laws. Last night SBS aired a superb documentary entitled The Trial which examined Australia’s biggest terrorism trial so... - Elder Abuse (1 speech)
It is a sad reality that the abuse of elderly Australians by those they trust continues to be a hidden problem. Abuse of our elderly is a social curse that affects thousands of Australians over... - Community Televsion; Economy (3 speeches)
I rise today to address two issues. One is the situation of Channel 31 in Melbourne and the other is the ongoing destruction being caused to our economy by the Rudd Labor government. Firstly, I... - Bushfires (1 speech)
I rise to talk about the summer approaching and the risk of bushfires. I would like to commend my colleague Senator Troeth for mentioning the waste of money: the $500 million blow-out on the...
