Senate debates
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
- Layton, Mr Jack (1 speech)
Tonight I want to acknowledge the life and work of Mr Jack Layton, the Leader of the Opposition in the Canadian parliament, who recently lost his battle with cancer. He will certainly be... - International Development Assistance (1 speech)
I rise to talk about the phenomenon of Australia's contribution to international aid efforts and to talk particularly about aid with respect to assisting those with disabilities living in... - Income Management, Dementia (1 speech)
Last week I met with Margaret Goneis, Chair of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee in Bankstown, and a dozen of her colleagues. A local Greens councillor, Malikeh... - Asylum Seekers (4 speeches)
I understand that earlier in the adjournment debate it was alleged that I had misled the Senate. I understand Senator Abetz made some claims and selectively quoted from the Hansard to sustain his... - Ansett Airlines (1 speech)
Today I would like to acknowledge the 10th anniversary of the demise of Ansett Airlines. On this day in 2001, the accountants appointed to administer the voluntary administration of Ansett two...
