Senate debates
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
- Same-Sex Relationships (1 speech)
Madam Acting Deputy President: At times I cry thinking about it, knowing that thousands of young Australians are growing up knowing that we are so different and that there are laws written... - Indigenous Suicide (1 speech)
During this adjournment debate tonight I would like to talk about an issue that has been dividing Queensland's north-west. I recently visited Queensland's north-west, one of this country's most... - Great Barrier Reef (1 speech)
I wish to speak about matters related to the Great Barrier Reef, which is a beautiful part of my town in Queensland. I would urge everyone to go and visit, because it is lovely, but unfortunately... - Defence (1 speech)
When I assumed my current position as Parliamentary Secretary for Defence, one of the things I was looking forward to was the opportunity to debate defence issues with the shadow defence...
