Senate debates

Thursday, 28 August 2014

  • HIV-AIDS (1 speech)
    In our first week of sittings following the winter recess, I am grateful for the opportunity to reflect on a very significant international event that Australia had the privilege of hosting just...
  • Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal (1 speech)
    It is a well-known fact of this place that I do not take adjournment very often, and, if I do, most people duck or get ready to sue me. But anyway, let's have a crack. I sat in your position...
  • Qantas (1 speech)
    Earlier today Qantas, one of the world's great airlines, announced a record $2.84 billion loss—a staggering loss; a loss that appears to be inexplicable, given the role that Qantas has in...
  • Richmond Electorate (1 speech)
    I rise this evening to talk about my visit to the Richmond electorate, in my role as Nationals' duty senator for that seat, during the winter break. Don't you love that phrase 'winter break'? It...