Senate debates

Wednesday, 18 June 2014

  • Greenhouse Pollution (1 speech)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) recognises the commitment of the world's two largest emitters, the People's Republic of China and the United States of America, to limit and drive down their...
  • Mandatory Fuel Efficiency Standards (1 speech)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) acknowledges that Australian motorists can achieve significant hip-pocket savings at the petrol pump if mandatory fuel efficiency standards are gradually...
  • National TAFE Day (1 speech)
    I seek leave to amend general business notice of motion No. 279 standing in my name for today relating to National TAFE Day by amending subparagraph (ii). Leave granted. I move the motion as...
  • Carers (1 speech)
    I, and also on behalf of Senators Moore and Boyce, move: That the Senate— (a) recognises the role that carers play in our community, particularly family carers and acknowledges the over $40...
  • Christmas Island Tragedy (1 speech)
    At the request of Senator Cash, I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that on 15 December 2010, a vessel now known as SIEV 221 foundered on rocks at Rocky Point near Flying Fish Cove,...
  • Middle East (13 speeches, 1 comment)
    I ask that general business notice of motion No. 276 standing in my name and in the name of Senator Xenophon for today relating to recognition the United Nations accepted term 'occupied...
  • Asylum Seekers (14 speeches)
    I ask that general business notice of motion No. 281 standing in my name for today relating to a moratorium on deporting Iraqi asylum seekers back to Iraq be taken as formal.