Senate debates

Monday, 22 February 2010

  • (1 speech)
    Order! It being 9.50 pm, I propose the question: That the Senate do now adjourn.
  • Defence Procurement (1 speech)
    As one with a long interest in defence matters, I wish to speak about procurement. In particular, I want to give credit where it is due for changes implemented in the last two years. There have...
  • Government Expenditure (5 speeches)
    Recently, I was struck by a comment made by the Prime Minister during the summer recess. At an Australia Day reception, in talking about the former Howard government, he said: ... the concerns...
  • Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Heywire (1 speech)
    In 1998, the ABC launched a brand new program called Heywire to give rural youth a voice. I remember travelling in a car between Cairns and Townsville listening to the radio, as I always...