Senate debates

Monday, 18 March 2013

  • Holland, Mr Frank (3 speeches)
    I rise to speak on the occasion, yesterday, of the celebration of the 90th birthday of Mr Frank Holland. As you would well know, Madam Acting Deputy President, yesterday was St Patrick's Day and...
  • Volunteering (1 speech)
    Few things unite Australians more, in times of adversity, than volunteering. As a land of contrasts, every year the country is impacted by a seemingly endless array of natural disasters. Just a...
  • Large-scale Renewable Energy Target (1 speech)
    The government is currently considering including the burning of native forest wood waste to generate electricity in the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target. The forestry industry is pushing hard...
  • Peters, Dr Christopher, AM, OI, JP (1 speech)
    I rise tonight to mark the passing of and to honour the life of a prominent Canberra who, sadly, died a few weeks ago. I refer to the long-time CEO of the ACT and Region Chamber of Commerce and...