Senate debates

Thursday, 22 November 2012

  • Stretton, Major General Alan, AO, CBE (1 speech)
    At the request of Senators Crossin and Scullion, I move: That the Senate— (a) notes: (i) the passing of Major General Alan Stretton, AO, CBE, (ii) the outstanding work and service of Major...
  • Whistleblower Legislation (1 speech)
    I move: That the Senate calls on the Government to fulfil its 2007 election commitment to the Australian people by introducing a public interest disclosure bill in the first sitting week of 2013...
  • Homosexuality (1 speech)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes: (i) homosexual acts were decriminalised in Victoria in 1981 but that convictions prior to that date can still appear on a Victorian person's police...
  • Endangered Species (8 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) expresses deep concern about the upper Spencer Gulf population of the giant Australian cuttlefish (Sepia apama) which has catastrophically declined from a high...
  • International Energy Agency (2 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes the report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Australia 2012 which concludes: (i) Australia's carbon price scheme...
  • Native Title: Pilbara Region (1 speech)
    I move: That the Senate calls on the Federal Government to urgently investigate the serious claims made about Fortescue Metals Group regarding its actions in relation to the Solomon mine site and...
  • Middle East (11 speeches)
    I seek leave to amend general business notice of motion No. 1,057, relating to the Middle East. Leave granted.