Senate debates
Wednesday, 11 February 2015
- Defence Procurement (1 speech)
I rise to speak on Australia's vital submarine capability, the procurement process for the replacement fleet and the opportunities for Australian industry if they are able to rise to the... - Health Care (1 speech)
I rise today to try to shed some light on the healthcare disaster that the government has brought upon itself. We had commitments from Mr Abbott when he was in opposition that there would be no... - Health Care, Abbott Government (2 speeches)
I rise today to discuss the future of Australia's healthcare system and, indeed, the very future of our nation. I want to start by reflecting on the turmoil of the past few days. It was only a... - Child Care (1 speech)
I want to talk today about tax policy and families. In the last few months, the Prime Minister has indicated that the government will focus on developing a policy for a fairer go for families in... - National Capital (1 speech)
As I near the end of my time in this place I recognise more than ever before just how lucky I have been to be nearly 19 years a senator for the Australian Capital Territory—lucky because I... - Smoke Alarms (1 speech)
Today I am speaking about a matter of national importance and an issue which affects every Australian: the issue of smoke alarms, also referred to as smoke detectors. Smoke alarms are one of the... - Budget (2 speeches)
Over the past few weeks we have seen those opposite return to tried-and-true scaremongering tactics in an attempt to distract from their own internal chaos and to try to justify their vicious...
