Senate debates

Thursday, 6 March 2014

  • Australia Post (1 speech)
    The report of the Australian Postal Corporation, Australia Post, for 2012-13 includes a statement of corporate intent 2013-14 to 2016-17. Australia Post is a fine Australian establishment that...
  • Australian Electoral Commission (2 speeches)
    The Australian Electoral Commission report for 2012-13 covers the financial year immediately before the federal election in September 2013. The result of that election is well known, but this...
  • Productivity Commission (1 speech)
    I move: That the Senate take note of the document. I take note of Productivity Commission report No. 64, Safeguards inquiry into the import of processed fruit products. I think anyone who has...
  • Director of National Parks (2 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate take note of the document. Retiring Director of National Parks Peter Cochrane stated in the opening pages of his report for 2012-13 that he, and obviously the Australian...
  • Australian Public Service Commission (1 speech)
    I move: That the Senate take note of the document. I must say that for as long as I have been in parliament I have been mightily impressed by the Public Service in this country. And I do accept...
  • Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (3 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate take note of the document. Mr Deputy President: He hails from Snowy River, up by Kosciusko's side, Where the hills are twice as steep and twice as rough, Where a horse's...