Senate debates
Wednesday, 3 September 2014
Matters of Public Interest
- Defence Procurement (1 speech)
I note that there will be an urgency motion later today in relation to submarines. Because I will not be here, I now indicate my support for that motion moved by the opposition. I will not make a... - Taxation (1 speech)
I do agree with the previous speaker that I do not think Senator Day is an enemy of the state, but he often is a man in black, Senator Xenophon. It is better than being an enemy of the state. I... - Liquefied Natural Gas (1 speech)
After that contribution, it sounds like a job interview for Senator Sinodinos's vacant position. On that, I would like to make a contribution in regard to the Chevron Gorgon LNG project in the... - Asylum Seekers (6 speeches)
I rise today to speak on a matter of public interest. Earlier this week, a group of dedicated and compassionate Australians arrived here in Canberra. They had been at the end of what was a long... - Renewable Energy Target (4 speeches)
I wish to discuss the renewable energy target review and its report, now that it has actually been handed to the government by the independent panel, chaired by Mr Dick Warburton. I want to make... - Dementia (5 speeches)
Can I place on record my thanks to the government's deputy whip for allowing me to incorporate the remainder of my speech if I do not get through it, due to earlier speakers going over their...
