Senate debates

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

  • Textile, Clothing and Footwear Industry (1 speech)
    I rise today to provide a voice to some of Australia's most vulnerable people. I refer to outworkers within the textile, clothing and footwear industry. The plight of outworkers in the TCF...
  • Commonwealth Grants Commission (1 speech)
    As a senator for Western Australia, I rise tonight to address the current outdated and inequitable formula which the Common­wealth Grants Commission continues to use to determine GST-sharing...
  • Mining (1 speech)
    A David versus Goliath battle continues in New South Wales's largest coal region, the Hunter Valley, between local farmers, environment groups and residents and their formidable opponent, King...
  • Manufacturing (1 speech)
    This evening and this week we have been having a debate about the future of manufacturing in this nation. This future is critical for a strong future for all Australians. The Gillard government...