Senate debates
Tuesday, 22 June 2010
- (1 speech)
Order! It being past 7.20 pm, I propose the question: That the Senate do now adjourn. - Brisbane: Homelessness (1 speech)
Today in the Mural Hall there was an expo of services that are being provided in our nation for people who are homeless. For the first time in my experience in this place there was due respect... - Learn Earn Legend! Program (1 speech)
This evening I would like to discuss my experience over the last two days with a work experience student from the Learn Earn Legend! program, a program run by the government which was launched... - Climate Change (1 speech)
Climate change has not disappeared. It continues to require strong domestic and international action. It is without doubt that climate change continues to demand strong policy commitment. The... - Food Security (1 speech)
I rise tonight to talk about apples. ‘Apples are not apples’—and they certainly are not in this instance. In particular, I want to talk about the Australian apple industry and... - Paid Parental Leave (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the advent of paid parental leave in Australia and the benefits it will provide to workers, children and businesses. I was proud to be in the Senate on the historic occasion... - Montevideo Maru; Anzac Day (1 speech)
I rise tonight to speak about Anzac Day this year and our prisoners of war. But before going into that topic I will take this opportunity to express my sincere sympathy to the families, friends... - Miss Muriel Matters (2 speeches)
On 13 June 2010 I attended the premiere of a performance called Why Muriel Matters, a sell-out cabaret show held at the Adelaide Town Hall. Tonight I would like to pay tribute to Muriel Matters... - Paid Parental Leave; Indigenous Communities (1 speech)
It seems fairly fitting and appropriate that I follow a speech about Muriel Matters, because I want to take my time this evening to talk about two pieces of legislation that we have passed in the...
