Senate debates

Tuesday, 25 June 2013

  • Asbestos (4 speeches)
    At the request of Senator Singh, I move: That the Senate— (a) commends the Government for taking action to protect Australians from asbestos and continuing to lead the world in trying to...
  • Homelessness (1 speech)
    I seek leave to amend general business notice of motion No. 1292 standing in my name for today. Leave granted. I move the motion as amended: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) on any...
  • Gene Patents (1 speech)
    I, and also on behalf of Senators Di Natale and Heffernan, move: That the Senate— (a) notes the recent ruling by the United States Supreme Court that human genes are not eligible for patent...