Senate debates
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
Matters of Public Interest
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Order! It being 12.45 pm, we will move to matters of public interest. - Philippines (1 speech)
I rise today to speak in solidarity with those fighting for change in the Philippines. I am proud to speak on this issue today because, while we in Australia enjoy all the privileges of a healthy... - International Women's Day (1 speech)
As the coalition’s spokesperson for the status of women, I was delighted to co-host yesterday’s International Women’s Day parliamentary breakfast to celebrate the 100th... - Ovarian Cancer (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about an issue that is very close to my heart. I am speaking as a woman, a mother, a grandmother and a sister about a disease that affects far too many Australian women.... - Youth Allowance (1 speech)
Before I begin, I want to commend Senator Polley for the comments she has just made in the chamber. I think on all sides of the chamber we are very aware of the importance of this issue. I would... - Carbon Pricing (1 speech)
I wish to raise the destructive impact of a carbon tax on Australian jobs. The Prime Minister has promised that a tax on carbon will lead to a clean energy economy and jobs. It will do neither,...
