Senate debates

Thursday, 19 November 2009

  • (1 speech)
    Order! There being no further consideration of government documents, I propose the question: That the Senate do now adjourn.
  • International Brain Trauma Awareness Week (1 speech)
    I rise today to draw to the attention of the Senate the fact that this week is International Brain Tumour Awareness Week. The third Brain Tumour Awareness Week was held between Sunday, 1 November...
  • General Business (1 speech)
    I thank Senator Bilyk. I was very happy for her to continue and take up some of my time in this adjournment debate on such a very sensitive and important issue. I commend Senator Bilyk for...
  • Fifth Asia-Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Health and Rights (1 speech)
    I rise to talk about a recent event: as a member of the Parliamentary Group on Population and Development, I was privileged to be present at the Fifth Asia-Pacific Conference on Reproductive and...
  • Mr Harry Evans; Dr Rosemary Laing (1 speech)
    On indulgence, I endorse the remarks that were made this afternoon with regard to the retiring Clerk of the Senate, Harry Evans, and thank him personally for all his advice and assistance to me...