Senate debates
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
Matters of Public Interest
- Ovarian Cancer (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about a health issue that is of the utmost importance to each and every woman regardless of their age or their family history and that is ovarian cancer, a disease that... - Rhiannon, Senator Lee (1 speech)
I rise on a matter of public interest to do with my colleague Senator Rhiannon and ASIO. In preparing for this, I was reminded of a quote from the Spanish-American philosopher George Santayana... - Rhiannon, Senator Lee, Australian Year of the Farmer (3 speeches)
I rise today to address one of the major issues facing the nation. I wish to note what a contrast that will be to the absolute fall in public standing that Senator Sinodinos has just engineered... - Economy (1 speech)
Economic matters are rightly the key policy focus for us as we observe the current dire straits of the world economy and our privileged position within it. Today I would like to speak about the... - Sugar Industry (1 speech)
Today I rise in support of the great sugar industry of Australia. It is Queensland's largest agricultural crop and one of Australia's most important rural industries. It is the ingredient that is... - Rhiannon, Senator Lee (1 speech)
I want to reflect on a few remarks made earlier today in the MPI by Senator Milne, whom I always listen to. Indeed, she often says many interesting things and I respect the debate even if I...
