Senate debates

Wednesday, 2 March 2011

  • (1 speech)
    Order! It being 7.03 pm, I propose the question: That the Senate do now adjourn.
  • Drug Use (1 speech)
    The scourge of illegal drug use and addiction is a serious health issue, posing grave danger to the personal safety of the individuals using these substances and having a serious negative impact...
  • New Zealand Earthquake (1 speech)
    I rise to speak about the close links the Australian people have with their near neighbour New Zealand. As a New Zealand born senator I was deeply moved by the two minutes silence held in the...
  • Food Security (1 speech)
    I rise this evening to address an issue which I believe is of extraordinary national significance. I believe it is vital that as a nation we ensure that we never lose access to fresh, healthy,...
  • International Development Assistance (1 speech)
    Before I begin my contribution, I would like to put on record my support of Senator Adams’s very personal and thoughtful contribution here tonight on the New Zealand earthquake and to join...