Senate debates

Wednesday, 9 May 2012

  • Asbestos (1 speech)
    I rise to speak about the legacy of asbestos in this country and in relation to some recent movements on this issue. I last spoke in this place about this deadly carcinogen during Asbestos...
  • Regional Development Assistance Program (1 speech)
    It is my honour this evening to rise to support an application by the Wagin community in the Great Southern region of Western Australia to the Australian government for the Regional Development...
  • Partners of Veterans Association (1 speech)
    Two weeks ago today, people around Australia stood back and remembered those who fought for our country in the past and those who continue to serve on Australia's behalf today. For me,...
  • Fashion Industry (1 speech)
    Last week, I was very pleased to see the announcement that 19 editors of Vogue magazines around the world had made a pact to project the image of healthy models. They agreed to 'not knowingly...