Senate debates

Wednesday, 10 October 2012

  • Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program (1 speech)
    Two weeks ago I had the pleasure of welcoming an officer from the Australian Defence Force into my office as part of the Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program. Wing Commander Jonathon...
  • Bowel Cancer (1 speech)
    I rise tonight to speak on an issue of great importance, and one that I feel needs to be spoken about with honesty, compassion and openness. A few weeks ago, I was privileged enough to meet with...
  • GS Kidd Memorial School (1 speech)
    Tonight I wish to talk about a most enjoyable experience I had in Gunnedah in the New England north-west region during Education Week a few months ago. I was invited to spend some time with the...
  • Owens, Mr Joe, Murray, Mr Arthur (1 speech)
    Tonight I wish to pay tribute to Joe Owens and Arthur Murray. Joe Owens was a former leader of the Builders' Labourers Federation and also a great leader of the green ban movements. He dedicated...