Senate debates

Thursday, 27 June 2013

  • Canberra Centenary (1 speech)
    Since 2008, I have been privileged to deliver no fewer than 10 adjournment speeches on various aspects of Canberra's superb centenary history. It has been, for me, quite an unforgettable journey...
  • Vaccination (1 speech)
    I rise to address an issue of vital importance to the health of the Australian community, the issue of vaccination. As a former doctor and public health professional, I find it hard to overstate...
  • North-West Tasmania (1 speech)
    On 1 March 2013, the regional daily newspaper of north-west Tasmania, The Advocate, launched its latest campaign, 'Here and Proud'. This campaign follows on from the 'Show Some Respect' campaign...
  • Prime Minister (3 speeches)
    Tonight, Australia has yet another Prime Minister who has not been elected by the people of Australia and who achieved his goal through knifing an existing Prime Minister who took the Labor Party...